# Command section

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The command section is the area used to enter complex commands into the command line using keys. 

This section is located on the right side of the console. 

![](/img/grandma2/img_command-section_v3-3-ed2507.png)

_Command section_

 

To open the command section on the onPC press Command Overlay and the window **Command Overlay** opens. 

**Important:**\
Single keys can have several functions depending on how often or how long you press and hold them.

 

For more information on the keys and their commands see [Key overview](/grandma2/key_keys_key_overview/).

 

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### 1. Example:

- Pressing Channel 1 At 50 enters the command into the command line.
- Pressing Please consequently sets the dimmer in channel 1 to 50 percent.

 

### 2. Example:

- Pressing Store Executor 5 Cue 3 enters the command into the command line. 
- Pressing Please consequently stores cue 3 on the executor 5.