atw: Re: Steps and consequences

Sonja,  Microsoft Manual of Style does suggest the use of  "box" instead of 
"text box". But, I have used "text box" in one
manual.
I too would love to get a hold of the latest version of Microsoft Manual of 
Style.

Reena

Sonja wrote:

> I like Reena's approach, especially for online text. (Except I'd just say
> 'box', or maybe 'field', depending on the audience, not 'text box'.)
>
> If you put the results of a step on a separate line, I wouldn't use a
> different font. The fact that the information is on a separate, indented
> line is enough of a cue for the reader to know what it is.
>
> In the new version of the Microsoft Manual of Style, Microsoft has changed
> the way it suggests steps are written. I don't have a copy of it yet; has
> anyone got one?
>
> Sonja
>
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>
> Naomi,
> Yes, screen is normally used for Display. I prefer a window or a form. E.g.
>
> 1. Click OK to open the <name of the form> form.
> 2. In the Name text box, enter your name.
>
> Reena
>
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