The following table shows the conventions that are used in this
document:
Table 1. Conventions Used in This Document
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Item
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Meaning
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Brackets [ ]
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In examples, brackets indicates that the enclosed elements are
optional.
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Bold
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Bold text indicates words or characters that you type exactly as they
display on the page. Bold in procedural steps highlight major interface
elements.
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CAPITAL LETTERS
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Capital letters denote commands and various IDs. (Example:
CLEARBLOCK command)
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Example text
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Courier font indicates that the material shown is a code or syntax
example.
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Ctrl + 0
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Keystroke combinations shown with the plus symbol (+) indicate that you
should press the first key and hold it while you press the next key. Do
not type the + symbol.
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Courier italics
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Courier italic text indicates a variable field in command syntax.
Substitute a value in place of the variable shown in Courier italics.
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Italics
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Italics in a product-related term in the body of a book indicates that the
term is included in the glossary of the book.
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Ellipses (...)
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Ellipsis points indicate that text has been omitted from an example.
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Mouse orientation
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This document provides examples and procedures using a right-handed
mouse. If you are using a left-handed mouse, adjust the procedures
accordingly.
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Menu options
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Options in menus are shown in the following format: Menu name > Menu command > Extended menu command For example: File > Desktop > Accounts
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n, x
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The variable n indicates that you must supply a generic number; the
variable x indicates that you must supply a generic letter.
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