To get help specific to a command mode, a command, a keyword, or an argument, perform one of the following
commands:
Command Purpose
Help Obtain a brief description of the help system in an y command mode.
? List all commands availabl e for a particular command mode.
When using context-sensitive help, the space (or lack of a space) before the question mark (?) is significant. To
obtain a list of commands that begin with a particular chara cter sequence, type in those characters follo wed
immediately by the question mark (?). Do not include a space. This form of help is word help, because it completes a
word for you.
To list keywords or arguments, enter a question mark (?) in plac e of a keyword or argument. Include a space before
the question mark (?). This form of help is command syntax help, because it reminds you which k eywords or
arguments are applicable based on the command, keywords, and arguments you already have entered.
Example of Context Sensitive Help
The following example illustrates how the context-sensitive help feature creates an access list from the configuration
mode.
Enter the letters “co” at the system prompt followed by a question mark (?). Do not leave a space between the last
letter and the question mark (?). The system provides the comman ds that beg in with co.
Switch# co?
configuration Enter configuration mode
copy Copy from one file to another
Switch# co
Enter the configure command followed by a space and a question mark (?) to list the command’s keyword(s) and a
brief explanation:
Switch# configuration ?
<cr>
Note that in the example below, if you enter the ip command followed by the Return Key or Enter, the system returns
the prompt that the command is incomplete.
Switch# copy
% Invalid command input
Switch#
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