Reader alerts are used throughout the book to point out useful information.
Reader Alert | Meaning |
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Tip | Provides a helpful bit of inside information about specific tasks or functions |
More info | Points to other sources of information on the topic |
Note | Alerts you to supplementary information |
Caution | Contains important information about possible data loss, breaches of security, or other serious problems |
On the CD | Identifies tools or additional information available on the CD that accompanies the book |
The following style conventions are used in documenting command-line tasks throughout this guide.
Element | Meaning |
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Bold font | Characters that you type exactly as shown, including commands and parameters. User interface elements also appear in boldface type. |
Italic font | Variables for which you supply a specific value. For example, Filename.ext can refer to any valid file name. |
Monospace font | Code samples. |
%SystemRoot% | Environment variables. |