Notation conventions, Hypertext links, General syntax notation – HP Integrity NonStop J-Series User Manual
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Notation Conventions
Hypertext Links
Blue underline is used to indicate a hypertext link within text. By clicking a passage of text
with a blue underline, you are taken to the location described. For example:
This subsection discusses the various sections of the GPA Standard Report described
Section 3: Description of GPA Reports
General Syntax Notation
This list summarizes the notation conventions for syntax presentation in this manual.
UPPERCASE LETTERS
Uppercase letters indicate keywords and reserved words. Type these items exactly as
shown. Items not enclosed in brackets are required. For example:
MAXATTACH
lowercase italic letters
Lowercase italic letters indicate variable items that you supply. Items not enclosed in
brackets are required. For example:
file-name
computer type
Computer type letters within text indicate C and Open System Services (OSS)
keywords and reserved words. Type these items exactly as shown. Items not enclosed
in brackets are required. For example:
myfile.c
italic computer type
Italic computer type letters within text indicate C and Open System Services (OSS)
variable items that you supply. Items not enclosed in brackets are required. For
example:
pathname
[ ] Brackets
Brackets enclose optional syntax items. For example:
TERM [\system-name.]$terminal-name