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# fgconsole

> Print the number of the foreground virtual terminal.
> More information: <https://manned.org/fgconsole>.

- Print current terminal number or `serial` if the terminal is serial:

`fgconsole`

- Print the next unallocated virtual terminal:

`fgconsole {{[-n|--next-available]}}`