# - [Minus]

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This page describes the syntax and how to use the - \[Minus]**** command.

## Description

With the - \[Minus] command you can:

- Deselect objects from a selection list
- Reduce the dimmer value
- Call the previous page

## Syntax

1\. Remove objects from a list:

\- 5

2\. Reduce dimmer values:

At - 12

3\. Call previous page:

Page -

The - \[Minus] command is a helping command and needs a second command or a number.

## Example 1

Let´s assume, you have a long selection list with fixtures and you will deselect one of them.

![](/img/dot2/dot2_commands_minus01_1-2-c124ad.png)

_Figure 1: All fixtures selected_

- Press - 5 Please on the console.

The fixture ID 5 is removed from the selection list.

![](/img/dot2/dot2_commands_minus02_1-2-63f6eb.png)

_Figure 2: Fixture 5 is removed from the selection list_

## Example 2

Let´s assume, you have a long selection list with fixtures and you will deselect fixture ID 5 thru 7.

![](/img/dot2/dot2_commands_minus01_1-2-c124ad.png)

_Figure 3: All fixtures selected_

- Press - 5 Thru 7 Please on the console.

The fixture ID 5 thru 7 are removed from the selection list.

![](/img/dot2/dot2_commands_minus05_1-2-6da372.png)

_Figure 4: Fixture 5 thru 7 are removed from the selection list_

## Example 3

Let´s assume, you will reduce the dimmer value by 12 % from selected fixtures.

![](/img/dot2/dot2_commands_minus03_1-2-6f4c50.png)

_Figure 5: Dimmer at 50_

- Press At - 12 Please on the console.

The dimmer values are reduced by 12 %.

![](/img/dot2/dot2_commands_minus04_1-2-c130e4.png)

_Figure 6: Dimmer reduced by 12%_

**Hint:**\
To reduce the dimmer value by 10 %, press the - key twice.

## Example 4

Let´s assume, you will call the previous page

- Press Page - Please on the console.

The previous page opens.