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Command Line Interfaces

Command string based equation entry is fast and powerful for a user who can visualise the formula and is familiar with a system's commands. Command string input is quick as is depends upon typing skills; advanced users will able able to type faster than they can write . If a user is able to determine the correct command string for their formula, it does not take them long to type it in.

For a novice user, command string based entry can be frustrating to use while they are overcoming the initial learning curve. A significant amount needs to be learnt before they can enter complex formulae. There is a lot of information that has to be remembered, such as syntax and command names.

In spite of these disadvantages, the use of command string based equation entry is still popular.

. If a user is able to determine the correct command string for their formula, it does not take them long to type it in.

For a novice user, command string based entry can be frustrating to use while they are overcoming the initial learning curve. A significant amount needs to be learnt before they can enter complex formulae. There is a lot of information that has to be remembered, such as syntax and command names.

In spite of these disadvantages, the use of command string based equation entry is still popular.



 
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Steve Smithies
1999-11-13