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 The EDIT command runs the QBASIC.EXE file and the MS-DOS Editor environment
 file, EDIT.COM. You can type the following command-line options after the
 EDIT command to load a file or modify your hardware display:
 
 EDIT [filename] [/B] [/G] [/H] [/NOHI]
 
 Option      Description
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 filename    Names the file to be loaded when the MS-DOS Editor starts.
 
 /B          Allows the use of a composite (monochrome) monitor with a color
             graphics card. The /B option displays the MS-DOS Editor in
             monochrome if you have a color monitor.
 
 /G          Sets the MS-DOS Editor to update a CGA screen as fast as
             possible (works only with machines using CGA monitors). If you
             see snow (dots flickering on the screen) when the MS-DOS Editor
             updates your screen, your hardware cannot fully support this
             option. If you prefer a clean screen, restart the MS-DOS Editor
             without the /G option.
 
 /H          Displays the maximum number of lines possible on your hardware.
 
 /NOHI       Allows the use of a monitor that does not support high
             intensity. Not for use with Compaq laptop computers.