Session and utilities

The typeset command

Like declare: declares variables and their attributes (same as declare).

Syntax

typeset <nombre=valor>Try it in the terminal →

Copy-ready examples

$ typeset X=1Declare a variable

You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.

Typical mistakes

  • It is the name used in ksh; in bash declare is usually preferred.

Related commands

declarelocalexport

FAQ

What does typeset do?

It declares and types variables; in bash it is a synonym of declare.

Where is it used?

Mainly in ksh and bash scripts.

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