Typeface Conventions
Not all of the following conventions may appear within this manual, however, refer to this listing whenever you encounter on of the special font characters.
Italics
Instrument Display
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Used to emphasize important information:
Use this software only with the HP 8517B Test Set.
Used for the title of a publication:
Refer to the HP 8517B
Used to indicate a variable:
Type LOAD BIN filename.
Used to show
The HP 8517B will display the message
Keycap | • Used for labeled keys on the front panel of an instrument or on a |
| computer keyboard: |
| Press [Return]. |
Softkey
User Entry
Path Name
Computer Display
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Used for simulated keys that appear on an instrument display: Press {Prior Menu}.
Used to indicate text that you will enter using the computer keyboard; text shown in this typeface must be typed exactly as printed:
Type LOAD PARMFILE
Used for examples of programming code:
#endif // ifndef NO_CLASS
Used for a subdirectory name or file path:
Edit the file usr/local/bin/sample.txt
Used to show messages, prompts, and window labels that appear on a computer monitor:
The Edit Parameters window will appear on the screen.
Used for menus, lists, dialog boxes, and button boxes on a computer monitor from which you make selections using the mouse or keyboard:
HP 8517B