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• Filenames and directory names are presented in lowercase bold.
Examples: autoexec.bat and c:\windows
• Syntax lines consist of a command and all its possible parameters. Commands
are presented in lowercase bold; variable parameters (those for which you substi-
tute a value) are presented in lowercase italics; constant parameters are
presented in lowercase bold. The brackets indicate items that are optional.
Example: del [drive:] [path] filename [/p]
• Command lines consist of a command and may include one or more of the com-
mand's possible parameters. Command lines are presented in the Courier New
font.
Example: del c:\myfile.doc
• Screen text is a message or text that you are instructed to type as part of a com-
mand (referred to as a command line). Screen text is presented in the Courier
New font.
Example: The following message appears on your screen:
• No boot device available
Example: “Type md c:\Programs and press <Enter>.”
• Variables are placeholders for which you substitute a value. They are presented in
italics.
Example: DIMM_x (where x represents the DIMM socket designation).