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Set variable to value , or if multiple values are specified, set the variable to the list of words in the value list. If an index n is specified, set the n th word in the variable to value . (The variable must already contain at least that number of words.) With no arguments, display the names and values of all set variables. See also "Predefined Shell Variables" earlier in this section.

Examples

% 

set list=(yes no mabye)

	
Assign a wordlist

% 

set list[3]=maybe

	
Assign an item in existing wordlist

% 

set quote="Make my day"

	
Assign a variable

% 

set x=5 y=10 history=100

	
Assign several variables

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set blank

	
Assign a null value to 
blank