Documentation Conventions

The table below describes conventions used throughout this documentation.

Convention	Explanation
`Bold Teal`	MetaEd keyword.
`<label> ::=`	The definition of a block of syntax. The name for the syntax is contained in angled brackets and may be used in other syntax block definitions to indicate where the syntax can be used.
`+`	Indicates the preceding syntax block is required and can be repeated. The equivalent of (1..*) cardinality.
`*`	Indicates the preceding syntax block is optional and can be repeated. The equivalent of (0..*) cardinality.
`\| (vertical bar or pipe)`	Separates items contained within square brackets or curly braces. Only one of the items may be used.
`{ } (curly braces)`	Indicates a choice of required syntax items. One and only one of the contained items must be selected.
`[ ] (square brackets)`	Indicates optional syntax items.
`italic`	User-supplied values.

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