KEYWORD
All primary elements in a programming language statement (keywords) appear in uppercase letters in a serif font.
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Within text, new terms and emphasized words appear in italics. Within syntax and code examples, variable values that you are to specify appear in italics.
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Names of program entities (such as classes, events, and tables), environment variables, file and path names, and interface elements (such as icons, menu items, and buttons) appear in boldface.
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Information that the product displays and information that you enter appear in a monospace typeface.
KEYSTROKE
Keys that you are to press appear in uppercase letters in a sans serif font.
This symbol indicates a menu item. For example, "Choose Tools Options" means choose the Options item from the Tools menu.
Icon Conventions Comment icons identify three types of information, as the following table describes. This information always appears in italics.
Warning:
Identifies paragraphs that contain vital instructions, cautions, or critical information
Important:
Identifies paragraphs that contain significant information about the feature or operation that is being described
Tip:
Identifies paragraphs that offer additional details or shortcuts for the functionality that is being described
Function Syntax Conventions This guide uses the following conventions to specify function syntax:
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