Summary of set and show Commands

The set command accepts a large number of different parameters that control GDB’s behavior. Many of the accepted parameters are rather esoteric. The show command displays the values of the same parameters as set accepts. This section summarizes the parameters and how they affect GDB.

For most of the options, set option and set option on are equivalent; they enable the option. Use set option off to disable the option.

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