Notational Conventions
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Notational Conventions
| Convention | Meaning |
|---|---|
bold |
In syntax, characters that you type exactly as shown, including commands and parameters. In text, menu names and menu commands are also bold. |
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Commands that you must type exactly as shown to get the results being discussed. |
italic |
Variables for which you supply a specific value. For example, Filename.ext represents any valid file name. |
Initial Capitals (Filename.ext) |
Names of files should begin with an initial capital letter, for example, Filename.ext. Paths and folders can be uppercase, lowercase, or mixed, according to how they actually appear in a standard installation of the application or the operating system. |
ALL CAPITALS |
Used for acronyms. |
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Examples of code. |
[ ] (square brackets) |
In syntax descriptions, square brackets enclose optional items. If you include the item, type only the information between them, not the square brackets themselves. |
{choice1 | choice2} (braces) |
In syntax descriptions, braces enclose items which require a choice, such as {yes | no}. Type only one of the choices, not the braces or the dividing line. |