Notational conventions

The following notational conventions are used:

Draws your attention to important information relating to the preceding passage.

Note

The word "Note" ahead of an indented paragraph shows that the following paragraph contains important information.

“Cross-reference”

Cross-references to chapters, sections or other publications are placed within double quotes. Cross-references to pages begin with the tape number.

[1]

Numbers in square brackets refer to the corresponding item in the section "Related publications".

[K2]

Keyboard names in square brackets refer to the corresponding BS2000 function key.

Boldface

In explanations of syntax diagrams, the lines currently being explained are printed in boldface. Similarly, in examples input characters which appear on the screen are shown in boldface. Note the significance of boldface in the "SDF syntax representation".

SYNTAX/Example

Syntax diagrams and examples of input and output are shown in a different font for emphasis. Syntax diagrams are also surrounded by a frame.

[ ]

Square brackets in syntax or format diagrams: the characters within the brackets are optional. Note the significance of square brackets in the "SDF syntax representation".

{ }

Braces in syntax and format diagrams: one of the parameters within the braces is required.

option₁ / option₂ / option_i

If you can choose between multiple options the options are separated by a slash.

Inner running header

Within lengthy operand description sections, the inner running header refers to the first-level operand currently being described.