Using the Command-Line Interface
Mode
Line configuration
Using the Help System
You can enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt to display a list of commands available for each
command mode. You can also obtain a list of associated keywords and arguments for any command.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. help
2. abbreviated-command-entry ?
3. abbreviated-command-entry <Tab>
4. ?
5. command ?
6. command keyword ?
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
help
Example:
Switch# help
Step 2
abbreviated-command-entry ?
Example:
Switch# di?
dir disable disconnect
Step 3
abbreviated-command-entry <Tab>
Example:
Switch# sh conf<tab>
Switch# show configuration
OL-28697-01
Access Method
While in global
configuration mode,
specify a line with
the line vty or line
console command.
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Prompt
Exit Method
To exit to global
Switch(config-line)#
configuration mode,
enter exit.
To return to
privileged EXEC
mode, press Ctrl-Z
or enter end.
Purpose
Obtains a brief description of the help system in any
command mode.
Obtains a list of commands that begin with a particular
character string.
Completes a partial command name.
Using the Help System
About This Mode
Use this mode to
configure
parameters for the
terminal line.
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