COMMAND NAME:

        open

USAGE:
        Open

        The Open command displays the contents of a text file or
directory.  You can select the text file (file names with extensions
that include .txt, .log, .plt, etc.) or directory to be opened as
follows:

        - pick the file or directory icon with the mouse and select the Open
menu option

        - select the Open menu option and Allegro displays a stickup
prompt that asks you to type the name of the text file or directory
you want to open

        COMMAND LINE EQUIVALENT:

        open
