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addVANTAGE Pro 6.4 Administrator Guide CHAPTER 1
Conventions and Terminology
This manual does not attempt to explain basic computer use. Therefore, you
should be familiar with basic computer terminology and the use of typical
computer interfaces like the mouse and keyboard.
Figure 2. A Sample Software Window
Documentation
Certain conventions apply in this documentation.
Text Field Type information here.
Checkbox Select or unselect by clicking the box. A selected
box has an
X or a check mark in it, while an
unselected box is empty.
Radio button These round buttons come in multiples. You can
select only one.
Listbox This area shows a list of choices you can select by
clicking.
Dropdown
A box with a small down arrow ( ) you must click
before you can see the list of choices to select from.
Button These are rectangular shapes with a name. Select a
button by clicking it.
Tab Cli c k to s e e an o t her view of the dialog.
Italics Indicate the text is variable and must be
substituted for something specific, as indicated in
the explanation. Italics can also be used to
emphasize words as words or letters as letters,
and for cross references to other books.
Bold Indicates special emphasis of the text.
fixed font Indicates characters you must type or system
messages, as well as default values and file
names.
HelpAbout
Indicates menu selection. For example, select the
Help menu, then the About option. Also indicates
items on the graphical user interface.
Note Indicates information of interest. Notes appear
after the information they apply to.
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