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BLADEOS 6.5.2 Application Guide
BMD00220, October 2010 Preface 21
Typographic Conventions
The following table describes the typographic styles used in this book.
Table 1 Typographic Conventions
Typeface or
Symbol
Meaning Example
ABC123 This type is used for names of commands,
files, and directories used within the text.
View the readme.txt file.
It also depicts on-screen computer output
and prompts.
Main#
ABC123 This bold type appears in command
examples. It shows text that must be typed
in exactly as shown.
Main# sys
<ABC123> This italicized type appears in command
examples as a parameter placeholder.
Replace the indicated text with the
appropriate real name or value when using
the command. Do not type the brackets.
To establish a Telnet session, enter:
host# telnet <IP address>
This also shows book titles, special terms,
or words to be emphasized.
Read your User’s Guide thoroughly.
[ ] Command items shown inside brackets are
optional and can be used or excluded as the
situation demands. Do not type the
brackets.
host# ls [-a]
| The vertical bar ( | ) is used in command
examples to separate choices where
multiple options exist. Select only one of
the listed options. Do not type the vertical
bar.
host# set left|right
AaBbCc123 This block type depicts menus, buttons, and
other controls that appear in Web browsers
and other graphical interfaces.
Click the Save button.