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> The following symbols and typefaces are used throughout this manual:</P
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>items in brackets are optional. Brackets also denote items that may or may
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> curly braces enclose items you choose from</P
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> the vertical bar separates choices in curly braces</P
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> normal monospace text in syntax specifications should be typed in exactly as presented. Because UNIX and variants are case-sensitive, case must be preserved. Monospace is also used in presenting items that appear on the screen.</P
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> italics in syntax specifications indicate items that are to be
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