From f00541197400e8a70649300aa1faaac56a972edb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jim Warner Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 14:14:14 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] top: 'X' command offers auto option, man document Signed-off-by: Jim Warner --- top/top.1 | 11 ++++++++++- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/top/top.1 b/top/top.1 index 22ad1357..aa159bf7 100644 --- a/top/top.1 +++ b/top/top.1 @@ -963,7 +963,7 @@ Some fields are fixed width and not scalable. As such, they are subject to truncation which would be indicated by a '+' in the last position. -This \*(CI can be used to alter the widths for the following fields: +This \*(CI can be used to alter the widths of the following fields: .Bd -literal \fI field default field default field default \fR @@ -978,6 +978,15 @@ You will be prompted for the amount to be added to the default widths shown above. Entering zero forces a return to those defaults. +If you enter a negative number, \*(We will automatically increase +the column size as needed until there is no more truncated data. +You can accelerate this process by reducing the delay interval +or holding down the bar. + +\*(NT Whether explicitly or automatically increased, the widths for +these fields are never decreased by \*(We. +To narrow them you must specify a smaller number or restore the defaults. + .TP 7 \ \ \'\fBZ\fR\' :\fIChange-Color-Mapping \fR This key will take you to a separate screen where you can change the