;imp:doc:cli: trim argument files

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Simon Michael 2023-05-31 16:42:30 -10:00
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@ -441,28 +441,10 @@ and then reuse them by writing `@FILENAME` as a command line argument.
Eg: `hledger bal @foo.args`.
Inside the argument file, each line should contain just one option or argument.
Also, don't use spaces except inside quotes (or you'll see a confusing error).
Ie, write = (or nothing) between a flag and its argument.
Eg, bad:
assets -X USD
Good:
assets
-X=USD
Don't use spaces except inside quotes (or you'll see a confusing error);
write `=` (or nothing) between a flag and its argument.
For the special characters mentioned above, use one less level of quoting than
you would at the command prompt.
Eg, bad:
-X"$"
Good:
-X$
See also: [Save frequently used options](/save-frequently-used-options.html).
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