Conventions - HP MSR4080 Configuration Manual

Conventions

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Command conventions
Convention
Boldface
Italic
[ ]
{ x | y | ... }
[ x | y | ... ]
{ x | y | ... } *
[ x | y | ... ] *
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GUI co nventions
Convention
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Symbols
Convention
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
TIP
conventions used in this documentation set.
Descri ption
Bold text represents commands and keywords th
Italic text represents arguments that you replace with actual values.
Square brackets enclose syntax choic
Braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from which
you select one.
Square brackets enclose a set of optional syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from
which you select one or none.
Asterisk-marked braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select at least o
Asterisk-marked square brackets enclose optional syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select one choi
The argument or keyword and argument combination before the ampersand (&) sign can
be entered 1 to n times.
A line that starts with a pound (#) sign is comments.
Descri ption
Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in bold text. For
example, the New User window appears; click OK.
Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example, File > Create > Folder.
Description
An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed can
result in personal injury.
An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed can
result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.
An alert that calls attention to essential information.
An alert that contains additional or supplementary information.
An alert that provides helpful information.
at you enter literally as shown.
es (keywords or arguments) that are optional.
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ce, multiple choices, or none.
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