Conventions used, Cli help, Command line prompt – Avaya P330-ML-ML User Manual

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Chapter 1 Using the CLI

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Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this chapter to convey instructions and
information:
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Mandatory keywords are in boldface.

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Variables that you supply are in pointed brackets <>.

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Optional keywords are in square brackets [].

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Alternative but mandatory keywords are grouped in braces {} and separated by
a vertical bar |.

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If you enter an alphanumeric string of two words or more, enclose the string in
inverted commas.

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Information displayed on screen is displayed in text font.

CLI Help

The CLI has its own Help utility. Use the following key sequences to operate the CLI
Help:

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To display all commands available in a context type a question mark.

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To display all commands starting with a certain string, type the first few letters
followed by a question mark.

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To get help containing all commands parameters with their legal values as well
as its syntax and an example, type a question mark at the end of command or at
the stage where it is unique.

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Use the Tab key to complete an unambiguous command.

Example: Router> show?

Command Line Prompt

Navigation, Cursor Movement and Shortcuts

The CLI contains a simple text editor with these functions:

Table 1.1

Navigation, Cursor Movement and Shortcuts

Keyboard

Functions

Backspace

Deletes the previous character

Up arrow/Down arrow

Scrolls back and forward through the command
history buffer

Left arrow/Right arrow

Moves the cursor left or right

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