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Command-Line Syntax Key
Published: April 17, 2012
Updated: August 15, 2012
Applies To: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Vista
The following table describes the notation used to indicate command-line syntax.
| Notation | Description |
|---|---|
|
Text without brackets or braces |
Items you must type as shown |
|
<Text inside angle brackets> |
Placeholder for which you must supply a value |
|
[Text inside square brackets] |
Optional items |
|
{Text inside braces} |
Set of required items; choose one |
|
Vertical bar (|) |
Separator for mutually exclusive items; choose one |
|
Ellipsis (…) |
Items that can be repeated |
