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Typographical conventions
The following table describes the typographic styles used in this guide:
Table 3
Typographical conventions
Typeface or
symbol
Meaning Example
AaBbCc123
This type depicts onscreen computer output and prompts.
Main#
AaBbCc123
This type displays in command examples and shows text
that must be typed in exactly as shown.
Main# sys
<AaBbCc123>
This italicized type displays 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.
This also shows guide titles, special terms, or words to be
emphasized.
To establish a Telnet session,
enter:
host# telnet <IP
address>
Read the user 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]