Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series, Configuration Manual

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SUMMARY STEPS
1.
help
2. abbreviated-command-entry ?
3.
abbreviated-command-entry <Tab>
4. ?
5. command ?
6. command keyword ?
DETAILED STEPS
Purpose Command or Action
Obtains a brief description of the help system in any
command mode. help
Example:
Switch# help
Step 1
Obtains a list of commands that begin with a particular
character string. abbreviated-command-entry ?
Example:
Switch# di?
dir disable disconnect
Step 2
Completes a partial command name. abbreviated-command-entry <Tab>
Example:
Switch#
sh conf
<tab>
Switch# show configuration
Step 3
Lists all commands available for a particular command
mode.
?
Example:
Switch>
?
Step 4
Lists the associated keywords for a command. command ?
Example:
Switch> show ?
Step 5
Lists the associated arguments for a keyword. command keyword ?
Example:
Switch(config)# cdp holdtime ?
<10-255> Length of time (in sec) that receiver
Step 6
must keep this packet
Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches)
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Using the Command-Line Interface
Using the Help System