MORE Program Does Not Support Long Filenames

ID: Q132637


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95


SYMPTOMS

When you use the MORE program with a document that has a long filename, you may receive the following error message:

Invalid file name in command line


CAUSE

The MORE program does not support long filenames.


RESOLUTION

When you use the MORE program, either specify the short filename equivalent or use a redirection symbol to display the file. For example, at the MS-DOS command prompt, type more < long filename.

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Last Reviewed: July 14, 1999
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