Typographic conventions
Table 31 Document conventions
Element
Convention
Cross-reference links and email addresses
Blue text:
Website addresses
Blue, underlined text:
•
Keys that are pressed
•
Text entered into a GUI element, such as a box
•
GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu
and list items, buttons, tabs, and check boxes
Bold
text
Text emphasis
Italic
text
•
File and directory names
•
System output
•
Code
•
Commands, their arguments, and argument values
Monospace
text
•
Code variables
•
Command variables
Monospace, italic
text
Emphasized monospace text
Monospace, bold
text
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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