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Conventions
This documentation uses the conventions shown in this table.
This convention...
Monospaced type
Italic type
Bold type
File -> Open
<Key>
Indicates...
Computer code or directory; backslash (\)
indicates continuation of the previous line of
®
UNIX
code.
New or technical term, book title, or
variable such as x.
Menu selection:
Select the File menu, then Open.
Key name such as <Enter>.
A note of important information regarding a
particular topic or procedure.
A caution that can prevent potential
damage to hardware or software.
A helpful tip or an alternative method of
performing a procedure.