-The 'x' is a single-letter that specifies the kind of rule to create. It
-can have trailing modifiers, and is separated from the RULE by either a
-single space or an underscore (_). Here are the available rule prefixes:
-
-verb(
- - specifies an exclude pattern.
- + specifies an include pattern.
- . specifies a merge-file to read for more rules.
- : specifies a per-directory merge-file.
- ! clears the current include/exclude list
+You have your choice of using either short or long RULE names, as described
+below. If you use a short-named rule, the ',' separating the RULE from the
+MODIFIERS is optional. The PATTERN or FILENAME that follows (when present)
+must come after either a single space or an underscore (_).
+Here are the available rule prefixes:
+
+quote(
+bf(exclude, -) specifies an exclude pattern. nl()
+bf(include, +) specifies an include pattern. nl()
+bf(merge, .) specifies a merge-file to read for more rules. nl()
+bf(dir-merge, :) specifies a per-directory merge-file. nl()
+bf(hide, H) specifies a pattern for hiding files from the transfer. nl()
+bf(show, S) files that match the pattern are not hidden. nl()
+bf(protect, P) specifies a pattern for protecting files from deletion. nl()
+bf(risk, R) files that match the pattern are not protected. nl()
+bf(clear, !) clears the current include/exclude list (takes no arg) nl()