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Typographical Conventions

Before you start using this guide, it is important to understand the terms and typographical conventions used in the documentation.

For more information on specialized terms used in the documentation, see the Glossary at the end of this document.

The following formats are used in the text to identify special information.

Formatting convention

Type of Information

Square (n)

Step-by-step procedures. You can follow these instructions to complete a specific task.

Special Bold

Items you must select, such as menu options, command buttons, or items in a list.

Emphasis

Used to emphasize the importance of a point, or for variable expressions such as parameters.

Monospace

Text you enter.

CAPITALS

Names of keys on the keyboard. for example, SHIFT, Ctrl, or ALT.

KEY+KEY

Key combinations for which you must press and hold down one key and then press another, for example, Ctrl+P, or ALT+F4.