Cisco Systems OL-6426-02 manual Command Conventions, Convention Description, Boldface

Conventions

Conventions

This guide uses the conventions described in the following sections for instructions and information.

Notes, Cautions, and Timesavers

Notes, cautions and time-saving tips use the following conventions and symbols:

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this guide.

Caution This caution symbol means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Timesaver This symbol means the described action saves time.

Command Conventions

Table 2 describes the command syntax used in this guide.

Table 2 Command Syntax Conventions

Convention	Description
boldface	Commands and keywords.
italic	Command input that is supplied by you.
[ ]	Optional keywords and default responses to system
	prompts appear within square brackets.
{x x x}	A choice of keywords (represented by x) appears in
	braces separated by vertical bars. You must select
	one.
^ or Ctrl	Represents the key labeled Control. For example,
	when you read ^D or Ctrl-D, you should hold down
	the Control key while you press the D key.
screen font	Examples of information displayed on the screen.
boldface screen	Examples of information that you must enter.
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