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Typeface or symbol
brackets [ ]
italic text
vertical line |
Meaning
Indicate optional elements in syntax descriptions. Do not type the brackets when
entering the command.
Example: If the command syntax is
show ip interface [<1-256>]
Enter
show ip interface
or
show ip interface 1
Indicates variables in command syntax descriptions. Also indicates new terms and
book titles.
Example: If the command syntax is
show spanning-tree stp <1-128>
< > represents a number between 1-128.
1-128
Separates choices for command keywords and arguments. Enter only one of the
choices. Do not type the vertical line when entering the command.
Example: If the command syntax is
show portchannel {<1-12>|hash|information}
Enter:
show portchannel <1-12>
or
show portchannel hash
or
show portchannel information
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