Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR - Using the Help System

About This ModeExit MethodPromptAccess MethodMode
Line configuration Use this mode to
configure
parameters for the
terminal line.
To exit to global
configuration mode,
enter exit.
To return to
privileged EXEC
mode, press Ctrl-Z
or enter end.
Switch(config-line)#
While in global
configuration mode,
specify a line with
the line vty or line
console command.
Using the Help System
You can enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt to display a list of commands available for each
command mode. You can also obtain a list of associated keywords and arguments for any command.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
help
2.
abbreviated-command-entry ?
3.
abbreviated-command-entry <Tab>
4.
?
5.
command ?
6.
command keyword ?
DETAILED STEPS
PurposeCommand or Action
Obtains a brief description of the help system in any
command mode.
help
Example:
Switch# help
Step 1
Obtains a list of commands that begin with a particular
character string.
abbreviated-command-entry ?
Example:
Switch# di?
dir disable disconnect
Step 2
Completes a partial command name.
abbreviated-command-entry <Tab>
Example:
Switch# sh conf<tab>
Switch# show configuration
Step 3
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Using the Command-Line Interface
Using the Help System