DialogWeb Help:  Command Format

A Dialog search can be a very simple process, using as few as four commands, or it can incorporate an array of search features and commands that enhance both the search process and the final search results.

The basic Dialog commands are BEGIN, EXPAND, SELECT, and TYPE or PRINT. These commands are normally followed by some additional data. For example, the BEGIN command is followed by a file number, a category name, or a combination of file numbers and category names.

In general, the format for entering a command is

You can enter up to 240 characters (including commands, punctuation, and spaces) in the Command text box.