type(1)                                                         type(1)

  type

  NAME

    type - write a description of a command type

  SYNOPSIS

    type name ...

  DESCRIPTION

    The type(1) command reports on how each name would be interpreted if used
    as a command name. For example, a name can be reported as a shell built-
    in, a function, an alias, or a keyword; if name is a separate utility,
    type(1) displays the path name.

  DIAGNOSTICS

    The type(1) utility exits with status 0 for success, and >0 if an error
    occurred.

  NOTES

    This command is a shell built-in.

  SEE ALSO

    ksh(1)