Nortel Networks ALTEON OS BMD00007 - Manual (Page 16)

Alteon OS Command Reference
16 „ Preface BMD00007, November 2007
Typographic Conventions
The following table describes the typographic styles used in this book.
Table 1 Typographic Conventions
Typeface or
Symbol Meaning Example
AaBbCc123 This type is used for names of commands,
files, and directories used within the text. View the readme.txt file.
It also depicts on-screen computer output and
prompts. Main#
AaBbCc123 This bold type appears in command exam-
ples. It shows text that must be typed in
exactly as shown. Main# sys
<AaBbCc123> This italicized type appears in command
examples as a parameter placeholder. Replace
the indicated text with the appropriate real
name or value when using the command. Do
not type the brackets.
To establish a Telnet session, enter:
host# telnet
<IP address>
This also shows book titles, special terms, or
words to be emphasized. Read your User’s Guide thoroughly.
[ ] Command items shown inside brackets are
optional and can be used or excluded as the
situation demands. Do not type the brackets. host# ls [-a]