Document conventions and symbols
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Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.com | Web site addresses | |
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Bold text | • Keys that are pressed | |
| • Text typed into a GUI element, such as a box | |
| • GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such | |
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| as menu and list items, buttons, tabs, and check |
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| boxes |
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Italic text | Text emphasis | |
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Monospace text | • File and directory names | |
| • | System output |
| • | Code |
| • Commands, their arguments, and argument values | |
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Monospace, italic text | • | Code variables |
| • | Command variables |
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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.6 Preface