Syntax conventions

Helix Core documentation uses the following conventions for command-line syntax.

Notation	Meaning
`literal`	Must be used in the command exactly as shown.
italics	A parameter for which you must supply specific information. For example, for a serverid parameter, supply the ID of the server.
`-a -b`	Both a and b are required.
`[-a -b]`	Any combination of the enclosed elements is optional. None is also optional. Omit the brackets when you compose the command.
`{-a \| -b}`	Any one of the enclosed elements is required. Do not combine them. Omit the curly braces when you compose the command.
`[-a \| -b]`	Any one of the enclosed elements is optional. Do not combine them. None is also optional. Omit the brackets when you compose the command.
...	Previous argument can be repeated. p4 [g-opts] streamlog [ -l -L -t -m max ] stream1 ... means one or more stream arguments separated by a space See also the use of ... in Command alias syntax in the Helix Core Command-Line (P4) Reference Tip ... has a different meaning for directories. See Wildcards in the Helix Core Command-Line (P4) Reference.