Understanding Abbreviated Commands - Cisco Catalyst 3650 Configuration Manual

Understanding Abbreviated Commands

DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
help
Example:
Device# help
Step 2 abbreviated-command-entry ?
Example:
Device# di?
dir disable disconnect
Step 3 abbreviated-command-entry <Tab>
Example:
Device# sh conf<tab>
Device# show configuration
Step 4 ?
Example:
Device> ?
Step 5 command ?
Example:
Device> show ?
Step 6 command keyword ?
Example:
Device(config)# cdp holdtime ?
<10-255> Length of time (in sec) that receiver
must keep this packet
Understanding Abbreviated Commands
You need to enter only enough characters for the device to recognize the command as unique.
This example shows how to enter the show configuration privileged EXEC command in an abbreviated form:
Device# show conf
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Using the Command-Line Interface
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.
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