# view command

The view BASIC program displays a single item in a full screen
 window. This is useful when a user wants to display an item without editing it.

## Syntax

```
view file.name item-ID
```

 CAUTION:
 The view command is not an AQL command.

- Only one item can be viewed at a time.

- Some of the Update processor keystrokes are not emulated.

- Items with tabs are not displayed properly.

- Multiple values and multiple subvalues are not displayed in the most useful manner.

## Example(s)

Displays the view program. Press H for keyboard help.

```
view dm,bp, :scroll
```

## See also

- [Update processor overview](https://d3codex.com/updateprocessor/update-processor-overview/)

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Source: https://d3codex.com/tcl/view-command/ - part of the D3Codex reference.