Windows Tools

Procedural Conventions

Convention Meaning
type An instruction to type information means to press the key or keys and then press the ENTER key.
select An instruction to select information means to highlight folders, file names, text boxes, menu bars, and options, or to select options in a dialog box.
+ A plus sign ( + ) between two or more key names indicates that you must press the keys at the same time; for example, ALT + TAB.
, A comma ( , ) between two or more key names indicates that you must press each key consecutively; for example, ALT, F, X.

Note

Alerts you to supplementary information.

Caution

Alerts you to possible data loss, breaches of security, or other more serious problems.

Introduction