If you are typing a long command that will not fit on the command line, you can use the \ (backslash) continuation character at the end of the first line. When you then press <Enter>, the command line is cleared so that you can continue typing. The line you typed prior to the backslash is displayed in the output area, and beneath it the shell prompt changes to > to indicate that you are continuing a command. For example:

$ cat /usr/macneil/uts/mydir/mydata\
>













===> /applprog/dbprog/dbget.c
                                                                RUNNING
 

While the shell is processing your command, it displays the RUNNING status indicator.

Where's the command output? If your output has not yet been displayed when the status changes to INPUT, press the Refresh function key to see the output.