In this document, the command name is in bold font. Parameters are in italic font. You must replace the parameter name with an appropriate value, which might be a name or number. Parameters are order dependent. The parameters for a command might include mandatory values, optional values, or keyword choices. Table below describes the conventions this document uses to distinguish between value types.
Symbol |
Example |
Description |
---|---|---|
<> angle brackets |
<value> |
Indicates that you must enter a value in place of the brackets and text inside them. |
[] square brackets |
[value] |
Indicates an optional parameter that you can enter in place of the brackets and text inside them. |
{} curly braces |
{choice1 | choice2} |
Indicates that you must select a parameter from the list of choices. |
| Vertical bars |
choice1 | choice2 |
Separates the mutually exclusive choices. |
[{}] Braces within square brackets |
[{choice1 | choice2}] |
Indicates a choice within an optional element. |