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Conventions Preface Conventions This guide uses the following conventions for command syntax descriptions and textual emphasis: Table 2 Command Syntax and Emphasis Conventions Convention boldface font italic font [] {x | y | z} [x | y | z] string screen font boldface screen font italic screen font ^ [] !, # Description Commands and keywords are in boldface. Arguments for which you supply values are in italics. Elements in square brackets are optional. Alternative, mutually exclusive, keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars. Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars. A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks. Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font. Information you must enter is in boldface screen font. Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font. The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control-for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key. Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets in contexts where italics are not available. Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets. An exclamation point ( ! ) or a pound sign ( # ) at the beginning of a line of code indicates a comment line. Note This symbol means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication. Tip This symbol means the following are useful tips. Timesaver This symbol means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph. Caution This symbol means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. Cisco Cable Wideband Solution Design and Implementation Guide, Release 1.0 x OL-10705-02