Style

Significance

Bold type

Highlights file and directory names, the names of interface items, such

as tabs, field names, and buttons.

Italic type

Used for emphasis in the general text flow. Also used with monospace

type to indicate variable user input.

Monospace type

Indicates code or user input, for example, <Import application="CODE">.

Variables and other placeholders that the user must provide are shown

in both monospace type and italic type, for example, CODE.

Bold monospace type

Indicates the sections in long code samples that are being explained or

illustrated. For example: <Template name="Letter to Client">

Note: Sample Text

Additional information that supplements the points in the main text.

Important: Sample Text

Information that emphasizes important points in the main text. Important

notes typically provide essential information for the successful operation of

the software.