# idle-character

#### Syntax

idle-character { flags | marks }

no idle-character

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Configures the HDLC idle character that is transmitted between HDLC packets. The no version restores the default value.

#### Options

- flags—Sets the idle character to 0x7E; the default value
- marks—Sets the idle character to 0xFF

#### Mode

Interface Configuration