Typographic conventions
Table 31 Document conventions
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WARNING!
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death.
CAUTION:
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.
IMPORTANT:
Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.
NOTE:
Provides additional information.
TIP:
Provides helpful hints and shortcuts.
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Text entered into a GUI element, such as a box
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GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu
and list items, buttons, tabs, and check boxes
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File and directory names
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System output
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Code
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Commands, their arguments, and argument values
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Code variables
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Command variables
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