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. You must choose one. |
Vertical bar (|) |
Separator for mutually exclusive items. You must choose one. |
Ellipsis (…) |
Items that can be repeated and used multiple times. |