| "Quoted
text" |
Quotes from people, quoted
computer output. |
|
|
Literal computer input and output
captured from the terminal, usually rendered with a light grey
background. |
| command |
Name of a command that can be
entered on the command line. |
| VARIABLE |
Name of a variable or pointer to
content of a variable, as in $VARNAME. |
| option |
Option to a command, as in
"the -a option to the
ls command". |
| argument |
Argument to a command, as in
"read man ls ". |
| prompt |
User prompt, usually followed by a
command that you type in a terminal window, like in hilda@home> ls -l |
|
command options
arguments
|
Command synopsis or general usage,
on a separated line. |
| filename |
Name of a file or directory, for
example "Change to the /usr/bin directory." |
| Key |
Keys to hit on the keyboard, such
as "type Q to
quit". |
| Button |
Graphical button to click, like
the OK button. |
| -> |
Choice to select from a graphical
menu, for instance: "Select-> in your browser." |
| Terminology |
Important term or concept:
"The Linux kernel is the heart of the
system." |
|
|
The backslash in a terminal view
or command synopsis indicates an unfinished line. In other words,
if you see a long command that is cut into multiple lines, \ means
"Don't press Enter
yet!" |
| See
Chapter 1 |
link to related subject within
this guide. |
|
The author |
Clickable link to an external web
resource. |
