This book uses special text and design conventions to make it easier for you to find the information you need.
Convention | Meaning |
|---|---|
Abbreviated commands for navigating the ribbon | For your convenience, this book uses abbreviated commands. For example, “Click Home, Insert, Insert Cells” means that you should click the Home tab on the ribbon, then click the Insert button, and finally click the Insert Cells command. |
Boldface type | Boldface indicates text that you type. |
Initial Capital Letters | The first letters of the names of tabs, dialog boxes, dialog box elements, and commands are capitalized. Example: the Save As dialog box. |
Italicized type | Italicized type indicates new terms. |
Plus sign (+) in text | Keyboard shortcuts are indicated by a plus sign (+) separating key names. For example, Ctrl+Alt+Delete means that you press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys at the same time. |
Cross-references point you to locations in the book that offer additional information about the topic being discussed.
Cautions identify potential problems that you should look out for when you’re completing a task or that you must address before you can complete a task.
Certain parts of the text are specially marked to draw your attention to important comments. We have used the following categories:
Category | Meaning |
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Note | Additional information about this topic that’s worth knowing |
Important | Makes you aware of facts you must know and keep in mind |
Tip | Tips and tricks regarding the current context |