In this manual we use some typographical conventions to help clarify the documentation.
Computer system names, e.g. xbones
Software packages, e.g. Miriad
Software program, e.g. caobs
Command example, e.g.
$ df -h
Filename, e.g.
output.txtProgram option, e.g.
rfiflagParameter name, e.g.
edgeAstronomy-related acronym, e.g. USB (upper sideband)
Non-astronomy-related acronym, e.g. USB (universal serial bus)
Placeholder for changeable parameter, e.g.
ca0#Optional parameter, e.g.
[ca0#]List of potential commands or parameters, e.g.
disable|enable. These might also be wrapped in curly brackets, e.g.{ca0#|default}