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Convention
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Usage
Optional items in a syntax line. Example:
java utils.MulticastTest -n name -a address
[-p portnumber] [-t timeout] [-s send]
Separates mutually exclusive choices in a syntax line. Example:
java weblogic.deploy [list|deploy|undeploy|update]
password {application} {source}
Indicates one of the following in a command line:
An argument can be repeated several times in the command line.
The statement omits additional optional arguments.
You can enter additional parameters, values, or other information
Indicates the omission of items from a code example or from a syntax line.