You run aws ec2 describe-instances --output txt and get an error. What is the problem?

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You run aws ec2 describe-instances --output txt and get an error. What is the problem?

AAWS CLI version does not support output option

BInvalid output format 'txt'; should be 'text'

CMissing required parameters for describe-instances

DCommand syntax is correct; error is unrelated

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check the output format spelling
The correct output format is 'text', not 'txt'.
Step 2: Understand error cause
Using 'txt' causes AWS CLI to reject the command due to invalid format.
Final Answer:
Invalid output format 'txt'; should be 'text' -> Option B
Quick Check:
Output format must be exact: 'text' not 'txt' [OK]

Quick Trick: Use exact output format names: text, json, or table [OK]

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