Typographic Conventions

This manual uses the following typographic conventions:

Boldface

Words defined for the first time appear in boldface.

Computer

Computer font indicates literal items displayed by

 

the computer. For example: file not found

User input

Bold, computer text indicates literal items that you

 

type. For example, to change to your account’s home

 

directory, enter:

 

cd

Italics

Manual titles, variables in commands, and emphasized

 

words appear in italics. For example, you would

 

substitute an actual directory name for

 

directory_name in this command:

 

cd directory_name

[ ] and

Brackets [] enclose optional items in command syntax.

 

The vertical bar separates syntax items in a list of

 

choices. For example, you can enter any one of these

 

three items in this syntax:

 

ls [-a -i -x]

Enter

Text in this bold, sans serif font denotes keyboard keys

 

and on-screen menus. A notation like Ctrl-Qindicates

 

that you should hold the Ctrl key down, then press Q.

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