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Conventions

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This manual uses the following printing conventions:
Convention: Represents:
In examples,
special type
Bold
special type
In command examples, this notation indicates that
Return
pressing
bold Bold indicates commands, pathnames, or filenames that
must be entered as displayed.
italics In the context of commands and command syntax,
lowercase italics indicate variables for which the user
supplies a value.
[ ] In command dialog, square brackets indicate default
values. Pressing
appearing in command syntax indicate optional
arguments.
{ } In command syntax, braces indicate that one, and only
one, of the enclosed value must be entered.
| In command syntax, this character separates the different
options available for a parameter.
Notes provide important information.
Warnings inform you about conditions that can have
adverse effects on processing.
Cautions notify you about dangerous conditions.
special type
indicates user input.
special type
enters the default value.
Return
selects this value. Square brackets
Return
indicates system output.