Syntax notation

The table below describes the conventions used for the syntax of commands, expressions, URLs, and object names in this book.

Notation Meaning Example
boldface Type exactly as it appears in the syntax (if the context is case insensitive, you can vary the case of the letters you type) This book shows: xml
You enter: xml
italics Replace with a value of the indicated type This book shows: element-name
You enter: department
| Vertical bar — Choose one of the elements on either side of the bar, but not both

This book shows: and|or
You enter: and
or: or

[ ] Square brackets — Include none, one, or more of the elements between the brackets This book shows: [xml|custommetadata]
You enter: xml
or: custommetadata
or nothing
( ) Parentheses — Include exactly one of the elements between the parentheses

This book shows:

(word|"phrase"|numeric-value)

You enter: Marketing
or: "Lee Green"
or: 180

... Ellipsis — Optionally, repeat the preceding parameter as many times as needed This book shows: (xml-element-name:)...
You enter: company:division:department:

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