Two instances where the help information can be displayed are:
Keyword lookup — The <?> key is entered in place of a command. A list
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of all valid commands and corresponding help messages is displayed.
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Partial keyword lookup — A command is incomplete and the <?> key is
entered in place of a parameter. The matched parameters for this
command are displayed.
The following features and conventions are applicable to CLI command entry
and editing:
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History Buffer
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Negating Commands
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Show Command
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Command Completion
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Short Form Commands
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Keyboard Shortcuts
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Operating on Multiple Objects (Range)
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Command Scripting
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CLI Command Notation Conventions
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Interface Naming Conventions
History Buffer
Every time a command is entered in the CLI, it is recorded in an internally
managed Command History buffer. Commands are stored in the buffer,
which operates on a
recalled, reviewed, modified, and reissued. This buffer is not preserved after
switch resets.
First In First Out (FIFO)
basis. These commands can be
Using the CLI
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