Abbreviating Commands - Cisco WS-C2950-24 Configuration Manual

Command Usage Basics
Table 3-1 Command Modes Summary (continued)
Modes Access Method
Global Enter the configure
configuration command while in
privileged EXEC
mode.
Interface Enter the interface
configuration command (with a
specific interface)
while in global
configuration mode.
Line Specify a line with
configuration the line vty or line
console command
while in global
configuration mode.
1. For any of the modes, you can see a comprehensive list of the available commands by entering a question mark (?) at the
prompt.

Abbreviating Commands

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Prompt
switch(config)#
switch(config-if)#
switch(config-line)#
You can abbreviate commands and keywords to the number of characters that
allow a unique abbreviation. For example, you can abbreviate the show command
to sh or the show configuration command to show conf.
Chapter 3 Getting Started with the CLI
Exit Method About This Mode
To exit to Use this mode to
privileged EXEC configure
mode, enter exit or parameters that
end, or press apply to your
Ctrl-Z. switch as a whole.
To exit to global Use this mode to
configuration configure
mode, enter exit. parameters for the
Ethernet
To exist to
interfaces.
privileged EXEC
mode, enter
Ctrl-Z or end.
To exit to global Use this mode to
configuration configure
mode, enter exit. parameters for the
terminal line.
To exit to
privileged EXEC
mode, enter
Ctrl-Z or end.
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