Understanding The Help System - Cisco Catalyst 3650 series Command Reference Manual

Using the Command-Line Interface
Mode
Line configuration
For more detailed information on the command modes, see the command reference guide for this release.

Understanding the Help System

You can enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt to display a list of commands available for each
command mode. You can also obtain a list of associated keywords and arguments for any command.
Table 2: Help Summary
Command
help
abbreviated-command-entry ?
Device# di?
dir disable disconnect
abbreviated-command-entry <Tab>
Device# sh conf<tab>
Device# show configuration
?
Switch> ?
command ?
Switch> show ?
command keyword ?
Device(config)# cdp holdtime ?
<10-255> Length of time (in sec) that
receiver must keep this packet
Access Method Prompt
While in global
Device(config-line)#
configuration mode,
specify a line with
the line vty or line
console command.
Command Reference, Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a (Catalyst 3650 Switches)
Understanding the Help System
Exit Method
To exit to global
configuration mode,
enter exit.
To return to
privileged EXEC
mode, press Ctrl-Z
or enter end.
Purpose
Obtains a brief description of the help system in any
command mode.
Obtains a list of commands that begin with a
particular character string.
Completes a partial command name.
Lists all commands available for a particular
command mode.
Lists the associated keywords for a command.
Lists the associated arguments for a keyword.
About This Mode
Use this mode to
configure
parameters for the
terminal line.
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