Command Syntax Conventions
Bold and italic text identify command syntax components. Delimiters and operators define groupings of parameters and their logical relationships.
Convention | Description |
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bold text | Identifies command names, keywords, and command options. |
italic text | Identifies a variable. |
[ ] | Syntax components displayed within square brackets are optional. Default responses to system prompts are enclosed in square brackets. |
{x| y| z} | A choice of required parameters is enclosed in curly brackets separated by vertical bars. You must select one of the options. |
x|y | A vertical bar separates mutually exclusive elements. |
< > | Nonprinting characters, for example, passwords, are enclosed in angle brackets. |
... | Repeat the previous element, for example, member[member...]. |
\ | Indicates a “soft” line break in command examples. If a backslash separates two lines of a command input, enter the entire command at the prompt without the backslash. |