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F Command syntax descriptions
This chapter describes the command syntax conventions used in this document.
Command syntax descriptions
The following table describes the command syntax conventions used in this document.
Table 59 Command syntax descriptions
Convention Symbol
Vertical bars are delimiters between multiple items and represent the word "or".
Example:
A|B|C means "A, B, or C".
|
Items enclosed by brackets can be omitted.
If multiple items are described, all the items are omitted or only one of them is selected.
Example:
[A] means "do not specify anything " or "only specify A".
[ ]
One item must be selected from among the items enclosed by curly brackets. Items are delimited
by vertical bars (|).
Example:
{A|B|C} means "you must specify A, B, or C".
{ }
The item that immediately precedes an ellipsis symbol can be specified repeatedly.
Example:
A,
... means "you can specify item A as many times as necessary".
{A|B}+ means "you must specify item A or B as many times as necessary in any order".
... or +
The item that immediately precedes this symbol can be omitted or can be specified repeatedly.
Example:
{A|B}* means "do not specify anything" or "specify A or B as many times as necessary in any
order".
*
Indicates that the item is a value assumed by the system if one of the items enclosed by the se-
lection symbols is omitted.
_
Indicates that there can be a space or tab.
0
Indicates that one or more spaces or tabs are necessary.
Indicates that n or more spaces or tabs are necessary.
n
The items that immediately precede this symbol must follow the convention for < >, << >>, or
(( )).
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