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Table 4-2
describes the line-editing keys available using the command-line interface.
square brackets [ ]
Enclose a required value or list of required arguments. One or more
values or arguments can be specified. For example, in the syntax
disable vlan [<name> | all]
you must specify either the VLAN name for
<name>
, or the keyword
all
when entering the command. Do not type the square brackets.
vertical bar |
Separates mutually exclusive items in a list, one of which must be
entered. For example, in the syntax
config snmp community [read | write] <string>
you must specify either the read or write community string in the
command. Do not type the vertical bar.
braces { }
Enclose an optional value or a list of optional arguments. One or more
values or arguments can be specified. For example, in the syntax
show vlan {<name> | all}
you can specify either a particular VLAN or the keyword
all
. If you do
not specify an argument, the command will show all VLANs. Do not type
the braces.
Table 4-2: Line-Editing Keys
Key(s)
Description
Backspace
Deletes character to the left of cursor and shifts remainder of line to left.
Delete or [Ctrl]+D
Deletes character under cursor and shifts remainder of line to left.
[Ctrl] + K
Deletes characters from under cursor to the end of the line.
Insert
Toggles on and off. When toggled on, inserts text and pushes previous
text to right.
Left Arrow
Moves cursor to left.
Right Arrow
Moves cursor to right.
Home or [Ctrl]+A
Moves cursor to first character in line.
End or [Ctrl]+E
Moves cursor to last character in line.
[Ctrl]+L
Clears the screen and movers the cursor to the beginning of the line.
Table 4-1: Command Syntax Symbols (continued)
Symbol
Description
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