# Command Syntax and Keywords

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The usage of the command line is an essential way of communication between the console and its operator.

Using reserved words, keywords and numerical identifiers is how the operator tells the console to perform a task. 

**Important:**\
Most of the commands have to be completed with a **Please**. 

Type the word **Please****** into the command line or press the key Please in the command section. 

### Example:

\[Channel]> Delete Group 4

\- or -

Del + Group + 4 + Please

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## Keywords

Most commonly used keywords have their own keys. Others may only be accessed by repeatedly pressing a key or press and hold a key. 

For more information on multiple functions of keys see [Key overview](/grandma2/key_keys_key_overview/). 

**Important:**\
All keywords can be typed into the command line using the keyboard. 

 

Moreover, you see the content being typed into the command line in the input field. 

If you would like to see the commands you ordered the console to fulfill:

- Click ![](/img/grandma2/icon_yellow-ball_3_2-329eb0.png) on the left of the command line to open the pop-up Command Line Feedback. 

Here you will see the history of your commands. 

### Example:

\[time] : Executing: Delete Group 4

 

For more information on how to use the command line in detail see [Command line](/grandma2/key_widget_command_line/).

## Subtopics

- [General syntax rules](/grandma2/key_cs_general_syntax_rules/)
- [All keywords](/grandma2/key_cs_all_keywords/)
- [Work with lists](/grandma2/key_cs_work_with_lists/)