Document conventions

This section describes the conventions used in the documentation.

Port numbering in examples

The port numbers in this document are for illustration only and might be unavailable on your device.

Command conventions

Convention

Description

Boldface

Bold text represents commands and keywords that you enter literally as shown.

Italic

Italic text represents arguments that you replace with actual values.

#

A line that starts with a pound (#) sign is comments.

GUI conventions

Convention

Description

Boldface

Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in Boldface. For example, the New User window opens; click OK.

>

Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example, File > Create > Folder.

Symbols

Convention

Description


[WARNING: ]

WARNING:


An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed can result in personal injury.


[CAUTION: ]

CAUTION:


An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.


[IMPORTANT: ]

IMPORTANT:


An alert that calls attention to essential information.

NOTE:

An alert that contains additional or supplementary information.


[TIP: ]

TIP:


An alert that provides helpful information.