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9.1.10 @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.