The following tables describe the typefaces and symbols used in this manual.
Table 1.1. Typography
Typography | Meaning |
---|---|
Computer
Output | is data generally display or presented by the computer |
User Input | is text or commands that you type, contrasted with on screen computer output |
is the text on a button, used to describe what button to click | |
indicates the name of a menu or tab that takes you to specific options | |
> | describes which buttons to click and the order to click on them for a specific action to occur: for example | > says to click on the menu named "File" and then the Menu item named "Print".
Label | a text label on the window |
the title of a clickable tab on a window |
Table 1.2. Symbols
Symbol | Meaning |
---|---|
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 |