ISCLI Reference 12
Typeface or symbol Meaning
brackets [ ] Indicate optional elements in syntax descriptions. Do not type the brackets when
entering the command.
Example: If the command syntax is
show ip interface [<1-256>]
Enter
show ip interface
or
show ip interface 1
italic text Indicates variables in command syntax descriptions. Also indicates new terms and
book titles.
Example: If the command syntax is
show spanning-tree stp <1-128>
<
1-128> represents a number between 1-128.
vertical line | Separates choices for command keywords and arguments. Enter only one of the
choices. Do not type the vertical line when entering the command.
Example: If the command syntax is
show portchannel {<1-12>|hash|information}
Enter:
show portchannel <1-12>
or
show portchannel hash
or
show portchannel information