Added open_service().

[nssm.git] / README.txt

diff --git a/README.txt b/README.txt
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--- a/README.txt
+++ b/README.txt
@@ -58,16 +58,19 @@ Since version 2.22, NSSM can rotate existing output files when redirecting I/O.
 Since version 2.22, NSSM can set service display name, description, startup\r
 type and log on details.\r
 \r
-Since version 2.22, NSSM can edit existing services.\r
+Since version 2.22, NSSM can manage existing services.\r
 \r
 \r
 Usage\r
 -----\r
-In the usage notes below, arguments to the program may be written in angle \r
-brackets and/or square brackets.  <string> means you must insert the \r
-appropriate string and [<string>] means the string is optional.  See the \r
+In the usage notes below, arguments to the program may be written in angle\r
+brackets and/or square brackets.  <string> means you must insert the\r
+appropriate string and [<string>] means the string is optional.  See the\r
 examples below...\r
 \r
+Note that everywhere <servicename> appears you may substitute the\r
+service's display name.\r
+\r
 \r
 Installation using the GUI\r
 --------------------------\r
@@ -423,6 +426,17 @@ is in two stages as follows.
     nssm set <servicename> Type SERVICE_INTERACTIVE_PROCESS\r
 \r
 \r
+Controlling services using the command line\r
+-------------------------------------------\r
+NSSM offers rudimentary service control features.\r
+\r
+    nssm start <servicename>\r
+\r
+    nssm stop <servicename>\r
+\r
+    nssm status <servicename>\r
+\r
+\r
 Removing services using the GUI\r
 -------------------------------\r
 NSSM can also remove services.  Run\r