text

Indicates text you must type exactly as it is presented.

z_argument

Indicates text that you must replace with an appropriate argument. The prefix (in this case, z_) indicates the data type the argument can accept. Do not type the data type or underscore.

[ ]

Denotes an optional argument. When used with vertical bars, they enclose a list of choices from which you can choose one.

{ }

Used with vertical bars, they denote a list of choices from which you must choose one.

|

Separates a choice of options.

…

Indicates that you can repeat the previous argument.

/

Separates the possible values that can be returned by a Cadence SKILL language function.

text

Indicates names of manuals, menu commands, form buttons, and form fields.