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Conventions

Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.
Table 1 Notice Icons
Icon Notice Type
Information note
Caution
Warning
Table 2 Text Conventions
Convention
Screen displays
Syntax
Commands
The words "enter"
and "type"
Keyboard key names
Words in italics
Description
Information that describes important features or
instructions.
Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or
potential damage to an application, system, or device.
Information that alerts you to potential personal
injury.
Description
This typeface represents information as it appears on the
screen.
The word "syntax" means that you must evaluate the syntax
provided and then supply the appropriate values for the
placeholders that appear in angle brackets. Example:
To change your password, use the following syntax:
system password <password>
In this example, you must supply a password for <password>.
The word "command" means that you must enter the
command exactly as shown and then press Return or Enter.
Commands appear in bold. Example:
To display port information, enter the following command:
bridge port detail
When you see the word "enter" in this guide, you must type
something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press
Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type."
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example:
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del
Italics are used to:
Emphasize a point.
Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the
text.
Identify menu names, menu commands, and software
button names. Examples:
From the Help menu, select Contents.
Click OK.