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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`. Eg: `hledger bal @foo.args`.
Inside the argument file, each line should contain just one option or argument. 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). Don't use spaces except inside quotes (or you'll see a confusing error);
Ie, write = (or nothing) between a flag and its argument. write `=` (or nothing) between a flag and its argument.
Eg, bad:
assets -X USD
Good:
assets
-X=USD
For the special characters mentioned above, use one less level of quoting than For the special characters mentioned above, use one less level of quoting than
you would at the command prompt. 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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