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Syntax lines
consist of a command and all its possible parameters. Commands
are presented in lowercase bold; variable parameters (those for which you sub-
stitute a value) are presented in lowercase italics; constant parameters are
presented in lowercase bold. The brackets indicate items that are optional.
Example: del [
drive
:] [
path
]
filename
[/p]
Command lines
consist of a command and may include one or more of the com-
mand’s possible parameters. Command lines are presented in the Courier New
font.
Example: del c:\myfile.doc
Screen text
is a message or text that you are instructed to type as part of a com-
mand (referred to as a
command line)
. Screen text is presented in the Courier
New font.
Example: The following message appears on your screen:
No boot device available
Example: “Type md c:\dos, and then press <Enter>.”
Variables
are symbols for which you substitute a value. They are presented in
italics.
Example: DIMM
x
(where
x
represents the DIMM socket designation)
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