With VIEW you can see a quick preview of the first part of files, print or save all or part of the files viewed or even print or save to file only those lines containing or omitting specified text. They allow you to print in multiple columns using small but highly legible fonts. VIEW can save files in a format suitable for importing into word processors without a hard return at the end of every line.
VIEW can convert or print file directly without viewing, using command line switches.
VIEW can convert files to or from UNIX and DOS file formats. VIEW has a special scroll mode for visually-impaired users. VIEW can be identified as the file viewer for a wide range of DOS and Windows shells and file managers, including archive display programs. VIEW is ideal as a viewer for e-mail attachments. VIEW can be customized for display color, and also its printing, display and memory features.