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1 OVERVIEW
1.2 Symbols Used in This Manual
This manual uses the following symbols (used especially within Format ) for
descriptive purposes.
The symbols and their meanings are described in the following. Be sure to understand
them fully before starting to create programs. Note that the symbols shown below
should not be entered when actually entering the instructions and arguments related to
the description sections that use these symbols. Doing so will result in a syntax error.
Other symbols and characters have special meanings. Use them according to their
descriptions.
[ ] (Square brackets)
: [ ] indicates that the arguments inside them are
optional.
{ } (brackets)
: { } indicates that the arguments inside them are
optional or can be repeated.
< >
: < > indicates that the single item inside should be
entered (specified) by the user.
| (vertical line)
: Indicates that one of the two or more items
separated by pipe symbols must be chosen and
entered. When the range of options is hard to see, it
is underlined.
: Indicates a place where at least one space must be
entered, or a single space.
H
: Indicates that the alphanumeric string immediately
before it is an integer value expressed in
hexadecimal format.
Ctrl +
: Indicates a key operation where the key is pressed
while at the same time holding the control key
pressed.
Enter
: Indicates that the enter key should be pressed.
