Synopsis: on [#][]timer [] [-|^] { } Description: This hook is triggered whenever the specified time (or time glob pattern) matches the current time. The time may be in one of two formats: Format Description  hh:mm 0 <= hh <= 12, 0 <= mm <= 59, am or pm set accordingly hh:mm 0 <= hh <= 23, 0 <= mm <= 59 Parameters: $0 current time (format depends on CLOCK_24HOUR setting) Examples: To inform the user of the time once per hour on the hour: on ^timer "%:00*" { echo *** The time is not $Z beep } See Also: set(4) clock_24hour