Preface 21
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Indicates file and directory names, new terms, book titles, and variables in command syntax descriptions. Where a variable is two or more words, the words are connected by an underscore.
Example: If the command syntax is:
show at <valid_route>
valid_route is one variable and you substitute one value for it.
Indicates system output, for example, prompts and system messages.
Example: Set Trap Monitor Filters
Shows menu paths.
Example: Protocols > IP identifies the IP option on the Protocols menu.
Separates choices for command keywords and arguments. Enter only one of the choices. Do not type the vertical line when entering the command.
Example: If the command syntax is:
show ip {alerts routes}, you enter either:
show ip alerts or show ip routes, but not both.
