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title: "How to keep command does not disappear in TSO command line"
description: "Any command entered in the COMMAND LINE disappears after the successful execution of its intended function. If you want to repeat the same command , you got to re-type it or use some PF key to retriev..."
url: https://srinimf.com/2015/09/03/how-to-keep-command-does-not-disappear-in-tso-command-line/
date: 2015-09-03
modified: 2026-10-10
author: "Srini"
categories: ["ISPF"]
tags: ["Mainframe Tip"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# How to keep command does not disappear in TSO command line

Any command entered in the COMMAND LINE disappears after the successful execution of its intended function.

If you want to repeat the same command , you got to re-type it or use some PF key to retrieve the last command entered.

But here is a cool method the make the command entered not to disappear and stay on the screen.

Related[Here’re Top Linux [UNIX] File Commands (Part 1)](https://srinimf.com/2014/06/30/pro-unix-commands/)

Precede commands with **‘&’**

![TSO1](https://i0.wp.com/srinimf.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/tso1.jpg?resize=816%2C526&ssl=1)

After the execution of the command, the below command stays on the screen. This way you can enter the same command or modifying the command a little and using it multiple times.

Related[How SYNCPOINT Performs to Carry out LUW in CICS](https://srinimf.com/2015/11/11/confusing-cics-commands-syncpoint-and-syncpoint-rollback/)

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