Document conventions and symbols
Table 8: Document conventions
Convention
Element
Black text:
Cross-reference links and e-mail
addresses
website addresses
Bold
text
• Keys that are pressed
• Text typed into a GUI element, such
as a box
• GUI elements that are clicked or
selected, such as menu and list
items, buttons, tabs, or check boxes
• Text emphasis
Monospace
text
• File and directory names
• System output
• Code
• Commands, their arguments, and
argument values
Monospace,
italic
text
• Code variables
• Command variables
Monospace,
bold
text
Emphasized monospace 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.
Resources and other information
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