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Variables and previous values
Hello,

Is the following possible using shell script?

Suppose I have:-

THEDATE="26-AUG-2005"

echo "Please enter the processing date : "
read THEDATE

I want the read to present the previous value of THEDATE to the user in order for them to amend if required using backspace before confirming? Using read it will replace the current value and they will have to type the full date.

Thanks in advance.

Mike
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No it is not possible.
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No it is not possible.

too short, if he exactly says what he wants.... the shell can it.
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