Command-Line Syntax Key
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The following table describes the notation used to indicate command-line syntax.
| Notation | Description |
|---|---|
| Text without brackets or braces | Items you must type as shown |
| <Text inside angle brackets> | Placeholder for which you must supply a value |
| [Text inside square brackets] | Optional items |
| {Text inside braces} | Set of required items; choose one |
| Vertical bar (|) | Separator for mutually exclusive items; choose one |
| Ellipsis (…) | Items that can be repeated |