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Description

 

This article describes how to enter a '?' question mark character in the FortiGate CLI.

Scope

 

FortiGate.

Solution

 

'?' is used in the FortiGate CLI for the following purposes:

 

  1. To display brief help during command entry.

  2. Press the question mark (?) key at the command prompt to display a list of the commands available and a description of each command.
     
  3. Type a word or part of a word, then press the question mark (?) key to display a list of valid word completions or subsequent words, and to display each.

 

In some cases, like a static url filter, where there is a need to enter a '?' character - proceed as follows:

 

  1. Press Ctrl + V or Ctrl + Shift + - then ?.

 

Note: Question marks and tabs cannot be copied into CLI Console or some SSH clients. They must be typed in.

 

Related document:

CLI basics - FortiGate 7.4.4 administration guide