Dell W-Series 304 Instant 6.5.1.0-4.3.1.0 CLI Reference Guide - Page 13

Table 3: Text Conventions Type Style Italics Description This style is used to emphasize important terms and to mark the titles of books. Boldface This style is used to emphasize command names and parameter options when mentioned in the text. Commands [square brackets] This fixed-width font depicts command syntax and examples of commands and command output. In the command syntax, text within angle brackets represents items that you should replace with information appropriate to your specific situation. For example: ping In this example, you would type "ping" at the system prompt exactly as shown, followed by the IP address of the system to which ICMP echo packets are to be sent. Do not type the angle brackets. In the command syntax, items enclosed in brackets are optional. Do not type the brackets. {Item_A|Item_B} In the command examples, single items within curled braces and separated by a vertical bar represent the available choices. Enter only one choice. Do not type the braces or bars. {ap-name }|{ipaddr } Two items within curled braces indicate that both parameters must be entered together. If two or more sets of curled braces are separated by a vertical bar, like in the example to the left, enter only one choice Do not type the braces or bars. Command Line Editing The system records your most recently entered commands. You can review the history of your actions, or reissue a recent command easily, without having to retype it. To view items in the command history, use the up arrow key to move back through the list and the down arrow key to move forward. To reissue a specific command, press Enter when the command appears in the command history. You can even use the command line editing feature to make changes to the command prior to entering it. The command line editing feature allows you to make corrections or changes to a command without retyping. Table 1 lists the editing controls. To use key shortcuts, press and hold the Ctrl button while you press a letter key. 13| The ArubaOS Command-Line Interface Dell Networking W-Series ArubaOS 6.5.x | Reference Guide