kas_apropos(8)

NAME
kas_apropos - Displays each help entry containing a keyword string

SYNOPSIS
kas apropos << -topic <help string >>> [-help]

kas a << -t <help string >>> [-h]

DESCRIPTION
The kas apropos command displays the first line of the online help entry for any kas command that has the string specified by the -topic argument in its name or short description.

To display the syntax for a command, use the kas help command.

OPTIONS
Specifies the keyword string to match, in lowercase letters only. If the string is more than a single word, surround it with double quotes ("") or other delimiters. Prints the online help for this command. All other valid options are ignored.

OUTPUT
The first line of a command's online help entry names it and briefly describes its function. This command displays the first line for any kas command where the string specified with the -topic argument is part of the command name or first line.

EXAMPLES
The following command lists all kas commands that include the word key in their names or short descriptions:

   % kas apropos key
   setkey: set a user's key
   stringtokey: convert a string to a key

PRIVILEGE REQUIRED
None, and no password is required.

SEE ALSO
the kas(8) manpage, the kas_help(8) manpage

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