Command Syntax Conventions
Bold and italic text identify command syntax components. Delimiters and operators define groupings of parameters and their logical relationships.
| Convention | Description |
|---|---|
| bold text | Identifies command names, keywords, and command options. |
| italic text | Identifies a variable. |
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[ ] |
Syntax components displayed within square brackets are optional. Default responses to system prompts are enclosed in square brackets. |
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{ x | y | z } |
A choice of required parameters is enclosed in curly brackets separated by vertical bars. You must select one of the options. |
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x | y |
A vertical bar separates mutually exclusive elements. |
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< > |
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. |