Messages and service system values: Display status messages

Specifies if status messages are displayed on line 24 of the character-based interface. (QSTSMSG)

Display status messages, also known as QSTSMSG, is a member of the messages and service category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to specify whether to display status messages or not. To learn more, keep reading.

Quick reference
Location In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, > Configuration and Service > System Values > Messages and Service > General
Special authority None
Default value Selected - status messages are displayed
Changes take effect Immediately, but does not affect jobs that are already started
Lockable No

What can I do with this system value?

You may specify whether to show status messages on line 24 of the charater-based interface (5250 Emulator Session) (*NORMAL) or not (*NONE).

Where can I get more information about this system value?

To learn more, go to the messages and service system values overview topic. If you are looking for a specific system value or category of system values, try using the i5/OS system value finder.

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System values: Messages and service overview
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