# - [Minus]

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- \[Minus] is a helping keyword with various functions.

To execute the keyword **- \[Minus]** type **-** into the command line. 

## Syntax:

- \[Minus] is used to remove objects from a list or to indicate a negative value. When used as a relative indicator, with no value given, the value of 1 will be used.

When used to indicate a value it can indicate an absolute or relative value. Adding a space between - \[Minus] and the value makes it relative. No space makes it an absolute value.

E.g., giving a Pan attribute a value of - 10 subtracts 10 degrees from the current location. Giving the Pan attribute a value of -10 sets the pan at -10 degrees.  See the difference between adding and not adding a space.

Using the numeric keys automatically adds the space.

 

If used as a starting keyword, - \[Minus] creates a selection list, which is removed from the current selection. 

 

## Example:

\[Channel]> Group 5 - Channel 2

 Selects group 5 but not channel 2.

\[Channel]> At - 10

 Subtracts 10% from the current dimmer value of the selected fixtures.

\[Channel]> - 5 Thru 7

 Removes channel 5, 6 and 7 from the current selection.

\[Channel]> Page -

 Same as Page - 1, which calls previous page.

 

**Hint:**\
To execute this function you can also use the key - on the console. 

For more information see the key [-](/grandma2/key_key_minus/).