Azure-docs: Extended JSON Format Switch

[mcollier]

Is the --handle-extended-json-format switch still needed? According to https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/release-notes-azure-cli?view=azure-cli-latest#arm, the switch is now used by default. Should the documentation be updated to reflect that the switch is no longer necessary?

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• Content: Template structure and syntax - Azure Resource Manager
• Content Source: articles/azure-resource-manager/templates/template-syntax.md
• Service: azure-resource-manager
• Sub-service: templates
• GitHub Login: @mumian
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[TravisCragg-MSFT]

@mcollier Thanks for the feedback. We are actively investigating and will get back to you soon.

[mumian]

@mcollier - Thank you for your comments. I will update the article. The change will go live tomorrow.

[mumian]

@mcollier - the switch is still required based on my testing. I will research and get back to you.

[mumian]

@mcollier - used an older CLI version. It does work on 2.3.1. I will update the article.

[mcollier]

@mumian I think the page at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/templates/deploy-cli#handle-extended-json-format may need a similar update.

[mumian]

@mcollier - you are right. Both are updated. Both articles will go live last this afternoon. I appreciate the help.

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