Use Manual

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Conventions for the operations manual

Conventions are a set of defined standards that are used to communicate meaning in an

expected manner.

Table 1: Text conventions

Description Use

Italic font style Indicates a reference to related information.

Bold font style Emphasizes key words in procedures. For example,

in the numbered steps, bold font style is applied to

the following elements:

• Toolbar, icon, and menu items

• Buttons

• Commands

• Lists and tabs

• Dialog box titles and options

Numbers in brackets (for example, [1] and [2]) Reference specific areas of a graphic.

Table 2: Number format conventions

Description Use

Comma in numbers Separates thousands in numbers that are greater

than 9999 (for example, 10,000 specimens).

Period in numbers Separates the integer part from the fractional part

of a number written in decimal form (for example,

3.12%).

Table 3: Content conventions

Description Use

Safety symbols and the CAUTION signal word Identify activities that expose the operator to

potentially dangerous conditions.

IMPORTANT signal word Advises the operator to comply with precautions to

prevent a negative impact on system operations or

results.

NOTE signal word Provides information that is relevant to the topic

content.

Related information list Provides references at the end of a topic that are