Command-Line Syntax Key
Applies To: Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012
The following table describes the notation used to indicate command-line syntax.
| Notation | Description |
|---|---|
| Text without brackets or braces | Items you must type as shown |
| Placeholder for which you must supply a value | |
| [Text inside square brackets] | Optional items |
| {Text inside braces} | Set of required items; choose one |
| vertical bar (|) | Separator for mutually exclusive items; choose one |
| Ellipsis ( ) | Items that can be repeated |