1.2.2 Symbols used in syntax
The following table lists and describes the symbols and syntax elements used in file description.
Symbol |
Convention |
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| |
In syntax explanations, a vertical bar separates multiple items, and has the meaning of OR. For example: A|B|C means A, or B, or C. |
[ ] |
In syntax explanations, square brackets indicate that the enclosed item or items are optional. For example: [A] means that you can specify A or nothing. [B|C] means that you can specify B, or C, or nothing. |
{ } |
In syntax explanations, curly brackets indicate that only one of the enclosed items is to be selected. For example: {A|B|C} means only one of A, or B, or C. |
... |
In syntax explanations, ... indicate that description is omitted. ABC... means that there is a description after ABC, and this description is omitted. Alternatively, in syntax explanations, an ellipsis indicates that the immediately preceding item can be repeated as many times as necessary. For example: <Property>...means that you can specify as many properties as necessary. |
< > |
In syntax explanations, angle brackets indicate a variable. For example: <Property> means that the user enters a property name or a property name is displayed. <File name> means that the user enters a file name. |