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DGS-6604 heH lp help Syntax Default Command Mode Usage Guideline Example help To display a brief description of the help system, use the help command in any command mode. None None User EXEC or any configuration mode The help command provides a brief description of the context-sensitive help system, which functions as follows: To list all commands available for a particular command mode, enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt. To obtain a list of commands that begin with a particular character string, enter the abbreviated command entry immediately followed by a question mark (?). This form of help is called word help, because it lists only the keywords or arguments that begin with the abbreviation entered. To list the keywords and arguments associated with a command, enter a question mark (?) in place of a keyword or argument on the command line. This form of help is called command syntax help, because it lists the keywords or arguments that apply based on the command, keywords, and arguments that have already been entered. In the following example, the help command is used to display a brief description of the help system: Switch# help The switch CLI provides advanced help feature. When you need help, anytime at the command line please press '?'. If nothing matches, the help list will be empty and you must backup until entering a '?' shows the available options. Two styles of help are provided: 1. Full help is available when you are ready to enter a command argument (e.g. 'show ?') and describes each possible argument. 2. Partial help is provided when an abbreviated argument is entered and you want to know what arguments match the input (e.g. 'show ve?'.) CLI Reference Guide 206