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Conventions

Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

Convention	Description
boldface font	Commands and keywords are in boldface.
italic font	Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.
[ ]	Elements in square brackets are optional.
{ x y z }	Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical
	bars.
[ x y z ]	Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated
	by vertical bars.
string	A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the
	string or the string will include the quotation marks.
screen font	Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen
	font.
boldface screen font	Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.
italic screen font	Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.
	This pointer highlights an important line of text in
	an example.
^	The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control—for example, the
	key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control
	key while you press the D key.
< >	Nonprinting characters, such as passwords are in angle brackets.

Notes use the following conventions:

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication.

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