Cisco Catalyst 3550 Command Reference Manual page 16

Conventions
Conventions
This publication uses these conventions to convey instructions and information:
Command descriptions use these conventions:
•
•
•
•
•
Interactive examples use these conventions:
•
•
•
Notes, cautions, and warnings use these conventions and symbols:
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in
Note
this manual.
Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result equipment damage
Caution
or loss of data.
Timesaver Means the following will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting
or even an action, but could be useful information.
Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Command Reference
xvi
Commands and keywords are in boldface text.
Arguments for which you supply values are in italic.
Square brackets ([ ]) means optional elements.
Braces ({ }) group required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements.
Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional
element.
Terminal sessions and system displays are in
Information you enter is in
Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >).
font.
screen
font.
boldface screen
Preface
78-11195-09