The V (view) line command can be entered against a regular file or directory. The ISPF editor is invoked, allowing you to view the data in the file.

If you enter the V line command beside a directory, a directory list is displayed allowing you to select a regular file to view.

The View Entry panel can be displayed when the V line command is entered. This panel allows you specify items including the initial macro, profile name, panel name, format, mixed mode, and workstation editing. These values are stored in the profile and are used on subsequent edits. The Bypass z/OS® UNIX File Edit Options panel option on the z/OS UNIX Directory List Options panel can be selected to stop this panel being displayed for subsequent file edit sessions.