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Preface
Prompt NotationsThe prompt notations used in this manual are as follows
Syntax of the Command-Line Interface (CLI)The command syntax is described below.
Command syntax
The command syntax is as follows:
zA variable that requires input of a value must be enclosed in <>.
zAn optional element must be enclosed in [ ].
zA group of options for an optional keyword must be enclosed in [ ] and delimited 
by |.
zA group of options for a mandatory keyword must be enclosed in {} and delimited 
by |.
Fonts/symbols Meaning Examples
AaBbCc123 What you type, when contrasted 
with on-screen computer 
output.
This font represents the 
example of command input in 
the frame.
XSCF> adduser jsmith
AaBbCc123 The names of commands, files, 
and directories; on-screen 
computer output.
This font represents the 
example of command output in 
the frame.
XSCF> showuser -p
User Name:     jsmith
Privileges:    useradm
               auditadm
Italic font Indicates the name of a 
reference manual.
See the XSCF Reference Manual.
" " Indicates names of chapters, 
sections, items, buttons, or 
menus.
See Chapter 2, "Setup of the RCI for 
Operation."
Shell Prompt Notations
XSCF XSCF>
C shell machine-name%
C shell super user machine-name#
Bourne shell and Korn shell $
Bourne shell and Korn shell super user #
OpenBoot PROM ok