# data-character-bits

#### Syntax

data-character bits { 7 | 8 }

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Sets the number of data bits available for characters for all sessions on the specified vty lines. There is no no version.

#### Options

- 7—Specifies 7 data bits per character; this setting supports only characters in the standard ASCII set
- 8—Specifies 8 data bits per character; default setting, supports the full set of 8-bit international characters

#### Mode

Line Configuration