Typographical conventions

The following table explains the typographical conventions used in this document.

Table 2. Typographical conventions
Typeface Indicates Example
bold Commands, utility names and other executable names that are embedded in a paragraph The xlf_install installation utility will uninstall any previously installed compilers before installing XL Fortran V10.1.
italics
  • For parameters or variables whose actual names or values either depend on the situation or are to be supplied by the user
  • To introduce new terms or to emphasize the text
  • To identify the title of another document
Example of programming variable:

xlcmp_path is the location of the compiler on your system. If the compiler is installed in the default location, xlcmp_path is /opt/ibmcmp/.

Example of emphasized text:

Use the xlf_install utility to install the compiler only if you are:

  • Installing the compiler to the default location
  • Agreeing to remove any previously installed XL Fortran Advanced Edition for Linux compiler
monospace Examples of program code or commands. For example, to see whether gcc-c++ is installed, query for the gcc-c++ package as follows:
   rpm -qa | grep gcc-c++