The following list of symbols and type styles defines the format of DFSMShsm commands. Do not use the symbols in the actual command statements:

• A vertical bar (|) separates alternative choices. Unless otherwise stated, you can select only one item. If you enter more than one item, the last choice entered overrides the previous ones. Do not use the vertical bar when you submit the command.
• An ellipsis (...) specifies that you can enter multiple entries of the type immediately preceding the ellipsis. For example, dsname ... means that you can enter one or more data set names. Do not use the ellipsis when you submit the command.
• Parentheses, commas, slashes, spaces, and other punctuation specify characters that you must enter exactly as shown.
• Italic type specifies fields that you must supply.
• Numeric parameters appear in three possible forms: decimal (EBCDIC), hexadecimal (X'n'), or binary (B'n'), unless specifically restricted in the parameter explanation.