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@option
{option-name}Use the @option
command to indicate a command-line option; for
example, ‘-l’ or ‘--version’ or
‘--output=filename’.
@option
is equivalent to @samp
in its effects.
For example:
The option @option{-l} produces a long listing.
produces
The option ‘-l’ produces a long listing.
In tables, putting options inside @code
produces a
more pleasing effect.