The following table shows the conventions that are used in this
document:
| Item | Meaning |
|---|---|
| => | Arrows indicate the beginning of a procedure, which consists of one or more sequential steps. |
| Brackets [ ] | In examples, brackets indicates that the enclosed elements are optional. |
| Bold | Bold text indicates words or characters that you type exactly as they appear on the page. Bold in procedural steps highlight major interface elements. |
| CAPITAL LETTERS | Capital letters denote file names, functions, DOS commands, and various IDs. For example, the text might refer to the GDC.INI file. |
| Example text | Text shown in this font indicates that the material shown is an example for your use. |
| Ctrl + 0 | Keystroke combinations indicate that you should press the keys simultaneously (yet still somewhat sequentially) as shown. |
| Italics | Italic text indicates a variable field in command syntax. Substitute your own values in place of the variable shown in italics. Titles of other books are also in italics. And italics indicate important terms and special emphasis. |
| Ellipses (...) | Use of an ellipses indicates an omission of irrelevant material, which is typically used in an example to show only the relevant material. |
| Mouse orientation | This document provides examples and procedures using a right-handed mouse. If you are using a left-handed mouse, adjust the procedures accordingly. |
| Menu commands | Menu commands are presented in the following format:Menu name > Menu command > Extended menu command For example: File > Desktop > Accounts |
| n, x | The variable n indicates that you must supply a generic number; the variable x indicates that you must supply a generic letter. |