help subcommand for dbx: Display a subcommand synopsis

Format

help [subcommand] [topic]

Description

The help subcommand displays a synopsis of common dbx subcommands.

Usage notes

The help subcommand can be run only while the dbx debug program is running.

Examples

To obtain a synopsis of common dbx subcommands, enter one of the following:

help
help subcommand
help topic

The help subcommand with no arguments lists available dbx subcommands and topics.

help subcommand, where subcommand is one of the dbx subcommands, displays a synopsis and brief description of the subcommand. help topic (where topic is execution, expression, files, machine, scope, usage, or variables) displays a synopsis and brief description of the topic.