The conventions for syntax statements in this manual are as follows:
Key |
Definition |
|---|---|
command |
Command names, command option names, stored procedure names, utility names, utility flags, and other keywords are in bold. |
variable |
Variables, or words that stand for values that you fill in, are in italics and are normally surrounded with angle brackets <>. Do not include the brackets when typing in the value. |
{} |
Curly braces indicate that you choose at least one of the enclosed options. Do not include braces in your option. |
[] |
Brackets mean choosing one or more of the enclosed options is optional. Do not include brackets in your option. |
() |
Parentheses are to be typed as part of the command. |
| |
The vertical bar means you may select only one of the options shown. |
, |
The comma means you may choose as many of the options shown as you like, separating your choices with commas to be typed as part of the command. |
<> |
Words in angle brackets should be replaced with the corresponding name (such as a table or device). Do not include brackets in your entry. |
SQL syntax statements (displaying the syntax and options for a command) are printed as follows:
sp_dropdevice <device_name>
Examples showing the use of Transact-SQL commands are printed as follows:
1> select * from publishers 2> go
Examples of computer output are printed as follows:
pub_id pub_name city state ------ ------------------- ----------- ----- 0736 New Age Books Boston MA 0877 Binnet & Hardley Washington DC 1389 Algodata Infosystems Berkeley CA (3 rows affected)
