Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series Configuration Guide

DETAILED STEPS
PurposeCommand or Action
Obtains a brief description of the help system in any
command mode.
help
Example:
Switch# help
Step 1
Obtains a list of commands that begin with a particular
character string.
abbreviated-command-entry ?
Example:
Switch# di?
dir disable disconnect
Step 2
Completes a partial command name.
abbreviated-command-entry <Tab>
Example:
Switch# sh conf<tab>
Switch# show configuration
Step 3
Lists all commands available for a particular command
mode.
?
Example:
Switch> ?
Step 4
Lists the associated keywords for a command.
command ?
Example:
Switch> show ?
Step 5
Lists the associated arguments for a keyword.
command keyword ?
Example:
Switch(config)# cdp holdtime ?
<10-255> Length of time (in sec) that receiver
Step 6
must keep this packet
Understanding Abbreviated Commands
You need to enter only enough characters for the switch to recognize the command as unique.
This example shows how to enter the show configuration privileged EXEC command in an abbreviated form:
Switch# show conf
WLAN Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Release 3E (Catalyst 3650 Switches)
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Using the Command-Line Interface
Understanding Abbreviated Commands

Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	Catalyst 3650 Series
Category	Switch
Language	English