User's Manual

Syntax Notation
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Syntax Notation
In example command syntax descriptions and examples, the following text elements and punc-
tuation are used to denote user input and computer output for the command. In general,
Courier font is used for command input and output at the command line; bold indicates
required text and italics indicates values that are to be replaced.
The following figure shows a sample of syntax notation.
bold
Required command, keywords, and punctuation.
italic
Arguments or file names where you substitute a value.
no
The optional no form of the command disables the feature or function.
[ ]
Optional elements are enclosed by square brackets.
{ }
Braces indicates that one of the enclosed elements must be used.
|
Choices among elements are separated by vertical bars.
[{}]
A required choice within an optional element.
…
The preceding argument can be repeated.
[no] action target {keyword|keyword}
Command or action. In some cases, action takes you to another command mode.
One or more repeated values
[argument ...]
Choose between the enclosed elements
The optional no form disables the command; without the no, enables or re-enables.
Keyword or command within a submode.
Note:
Many commands have a default setting or value, listed in the Default section of
the command page.