Conventions

The following tables describe the typefaces and symbols used in this manual.

Table 1.1. Typography

TypographyMeaning
Computer Outputis data generally display or presented by the computer
User Inputis text or commands that you type, contrasted with on screen computer output
Buttonis the text on a button, used to describe what button to click
Menuindicates the name of a menu or tab that takes you to specific options
MENU > ITEMdescribes which buttons to click and the order to click on them for a specific action to occur: for example FILE > PRINT says to click on the menu named "File" and then the Menu item named "Print".
Labela text label on the window
Tabthe title of a clickable tab on a window

Table 1.2. Symbols

SymbolMeaning
NOTE - Notes describe particular features which require attention
CAUTION - Cautions explains conditions that may cause unwanted results
TIP - Tips offer useful suggestions
WARNING - Warnings about tasks that will cause you difficulties
IMPORTANT - Important information that you should be aware of