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The following tables detail formatting conventions used within this guide:
Table B.1. Formatting Conventions - Text
| Style | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-reference | Cross-reference to external documents. | See the Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications. |
GUI Item | User interface items. | Click Save. |
Keyboard
shortcut | Keyboard shortcuts. | Press Ctrl+A. |
Mouse Button | Mouse buttons. | Secondary-mouse button (usually
the right-mouse button). |
| Link | Link to anchor-points within the current document and/or external sources. | http://www.day.com |
Code | Example of programming code. | if (weather == sunny) smile; |
User Input | Example of text, or commands, that you type. | ls *.xml |
| Example of variable text - you type the actual value needed. | ls < |
[Optional Parameter] | An optional parameter. | ls [ |
Computer Output | Logging and error messages. | ls: cannot access error.log:
|
Table B.2. Formatting Conventions - Actions
| When you see this... | It means do this... |
|---|---|
Ctrl+A | Hold down the Ctrl key, then press
the A key. |
Right-click | Press the right-mouse button (or
the left-mouse button if your mouse has
been configured for left-handed use). |
Drag | Hold down the left mouse button while moving the item, then release the mouse button at the new location (or the right mouse button if your mouse has been configured for left-handed use). |