type_output

type_output determines the way that output is printed; recognized values are:

debug

Prints every line with its status (untouched, modified, deleted, created). Always outputs at least one line for every line read.

orig

Prints every line, deleted lines are printed as comments. Always outputs at least one line for every line read.

normal (default)

Prints every line, except deleted ones. Does not always output at least one line for every line read.

Any other value will be considered as "normal".