HP-UX 11i v3 Installation and Update Guide, March 2013

Table 14 Typographic conventions (continued)
ExamplesUsageTypeface
EscThe name of a keyboard key. Note that Return
and Enter both refer to the same key.
Key
golden imageThe defined use of an important word or phrase.Bold
The DVD drive is connected at /dev/dsk/
c0t0d0.
Computer output, file contents, files, directories,
software elements such as command options,
function names, and parameters.
Computer
ignite
bootsys -rCommands and other text that you type.UserInput
ls [ -a ]The contents are command options. If the contents
are a list separated by |, choose one of the items.
[ ]
mount [suid | nosuid ]
.The scrolling content is replaced to indicate
extensive computer output or an excerpt.
.
. .
. .
cfg "Golden System" {
An alert that calls attention to important information
that if not understood or followed can result in
personal injury.
WARNING
An alert that calls attention to important information
that if not understood or followed can result in
CAUTION
data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware
or software.
An alert that calls attention to essential information.IMPORTANT
An alert that contains additional or supplementary
information.
NOTE
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