Table 3 Document conventions
(continued)
Element
Convention
Monospace
text
•
File and directory names
•
System output
•
Code
•
Commands, their arguments, and argument values
Monospace, italic
text
•
Code variables
•
Command variables
Emphasized monospace text
Monospace, bold
text
WARNING!
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death.
CAUTION:
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.
IMPORTANT:
Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.
NOTE:
Provides additional information.
Typographic conventions
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