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diff --git a/term-utils/script.1 b/term-utils/script.1 index 4573f0735..e130c77d9 100644 --- a/term-utils/script.1 +++ b/term-utils/script.1 @@ -121,6 +121,26 @@ create garbage in the typescript file. .B script works best with commands that do not manipulate the screen, the results are meant to emulate a hardcopy terminal. +.PP +It is not recommended to run +.B script +in non-interactive shells. The inner shell of +.B script +is always interactive, and this could lead to unexpected results. If you use +.B script +in the shell initialization file (profile), you should use e. g. +.RS +.RE +.sp +.na +.RS +.nf +if test -t 0 ; then + script +fi +.fi +.RE +.PP .SH ENVIRONMENT The following environment variable is utilized by .BR script : |