Table P–3 shows symbol conventions used inMessage Queue documentation.
Table P–3 Symbol Conventions
Symbol |
Description |
Example |
Meaning |
---|---|---|---|
[ ] |
Encloses optional arguments and command options |
ls [-l] |
The -l option is optional. |
{ | } |
Encloses a set of choices for a required command option |
-d {y|n} |
The -d option requires that you use either the y argument or the n argument. |
${ } |
Indicates a variable reference |
${com.sun.javaRoot} |
References the value of the variable com.sun.javaRoot. |
- |
Joins simultaneous multiple keystrokes |
Ctrl-A |
Hold down the Control key while pressing the A key. |
+ |
Joins consecutive multiple keystrokes |
Ctrl+A+N |
Press the Control key, release it, and then press the subsequent keys. |
-> |
Indicates hierarchical menu selection in a graphical user interface |
File -> New -> Templates |
From the File menu, choose New; from the New submenu, choose Templates. |