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Typographic conventions

Table 1 Document conventions

Element

Convention

Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses

Blue text:

Table 1

Website addresses

Blue, underlined text:

http://www.hp.com

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, 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.

Support and other resources

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