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%9Syntax:%9

FORMAT %|[-delete | -reset] [<module>] [<key> [<value>]]

%9Parameters:%9

    -reset:     Restores the original value.
    -delete:    Removes the format from the configuration.

    The module name, the format name and the value; if no arguments are given,
    the list of formats are displayed.

%9Description:%9

    Allows you to reconfigure the way messages are displayed.

%9Examples:%9

    /FORMAT irc away You have left planet earth
    /FORMAT core not_good_idea I'm sorry sir, this broke my irony sensor; add -YES if you really mean it!
    /FORMAT -reset irc away

%9See also:%9 RELOAD, SAVE, SET