Conventions Used in This Course
Before you start any of the modules, it is important that you understand the notational
conventions used in this course.
Notational Conventions
- Dialog box names, options, menu names, and menu commands appear in bold type.
- Characters or commands that you type appear in bold lowercase type (unless what
you type is case-sensitive).
- Italic in syntax statements indicates placeholders for variable information. Italic
is also used for important new terms, for book titles or titles of other complete works,
and for emphasis in the text.
- Names of files or folders appear in Title Caps, except when you are to type them
directly. Unless otherwise indicated, you can use lowercase letters when you type a folder
name or file name in a dialog box or at the command prompt.
- Brackets [ ] are used in syntax statements to enclose optional items. For example, [filename]
in command syntax indicates that you can choose to type a file name with the command. Type
only the information within the brackets, not the brackets themselves.
- Braces { } are used in syntax statements to enclose required items. Type only the
information within the braces, not the braces themselves.
Keyboard Conventions
- Names of keys that you press appear in ALL CAPITALS—for example, TAB and SHIFT.
- A plus sign (+) between two key names indicates that you must press those keys at the
same time. For example, “Press ALT+TAB” means that you hold down ALT while you
press TAB.
- A comma (,) between two or more key names indicates that you must press each of the keys
consecutively, not together. For example, “Press ALT, F, X” means that you press
and release each key in sequence. “Press ALT+W, L” means that you first press
ALT and W together, and then you release them and press L.
- You can choose menu commands by using the keyboard. To switch between menus on a menu
bar, press and hold down the ALT key while you press the key that corresponds to the
highlighted or underlined letter of the menu name. Next, press the key that corresponds to
the highlighted or underlined letter of the command name on the selected menu. For some
commands, you can also press a key combination that is listed next to the particular menu
command, such as CTRL+C for the Copy command.
- You can select or clear check boxes or other dialog box options by using the keyboard.
Press the ALT key, and then press the key that corresponds to the underlined letter of the
option name. You can also press TAB until the option that you want is highlighted, and
then press SPACEBAR to select or clear the check box or option.
- You can cancel the display of a dialog box by pressing the ESC key.
Notes
- Notes marked Tip contain explanations of possible results or alternative methods
of performing a task. These tips may be suggested as best practices.
- Notes marked Important are items that you need to consider before completing an
action.
- Notes marked Note contain supplementary information.
- Notes marked Caution contain warnings about possible loss of data.
- Notes marked Warning alert you to possible hardware damage.