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Typographic Conventions
Typographical conventions are used throughout this document. Their purpose is to
help you distinguish between the different types of information and instructions
contained in the document. We hope you Þnd it helpful.
Table 0-1
Typeface or Symbol Meaning Example
Courier Font
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The names of commands,
Þles, and directories, as well
as on-screen computer
output.
Edit your .login Þle.
Use ls -a to list all Þles.
machine_name% You have mail.
Courier Font, Bold
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User-typed input, contrasted
with on-screen computer
output.
machine_name%
su
Courier Font, Bold
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User keystrokes User keystrokes such as Ctrl-L.
Palatino Font, Italic
AaBbCc123
Command-line placeholder:
replace with a real name or
value.
To delete a Þle, type
rm filename
Palatino Font, Italic
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Book titles, new words or
terms, or words that need to
be emphasized.
Read Chapter 6 in User’s Guide.
These are called class options.
You must be root to do this.