| Field | An explanation of what you can enter in a specific entry field
on the current panel. | Place the cursor in the entry field and press the F1=Help key. |
| Extended | Gives information on the content and task of a function panel. | Move the cursor to a non-interactive field in the function
panel and press F1, or select Extended help in the action bar, or
press F2=Ex_help in field help panels. |
| Instruction | Specific instructions on what you can do on the current action
list panel. | Press the F13=Instruct key. Or select Help from
the action bar. |
| Command | An explanation of the HCD commands that you can enter in the
command line. | Place the cursor in the command line and press the F1=Help
key.
For detailed help on a specific command, type the name of
the command and press the F1=Help key. |
| Keys | An explanation of the function keys. | Press the F1=Help key, then press the F9=Keyshelp key from
the help panel. Or select Help from
the action bar. |
| Reference Phrase | An explanation of any of the highlighted words or phrases that
appear on a help panel. | Place the cursor on the word or phrase and press the Enter
key. |
| Message | An explanation of a message that is displayed on the current
panel. | Press the F1=Help key when a message is displayed, regardless
of the cursor position. |
| Help for Help | A general explanation of how to use the help facility. | Press the F1=Help key, then press the F1=Help key again from
the help panel. Or select Help from
the action bar. |
| Action Bar | An explanation of the action bar of a panel. | Request extended help, then place the cursor on the reference
phrase of the action you want help for, and press Enter. |
z/OS HCD User's Guide
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