This style...
is used to indicate...
Screen text (Italic)
words or characters you see on the screen such as: field names, screen titles, menu names and menu items.
User entry (Bold)
exactly what you should type in a field.
<variable user entry>
replace what is in the bracket with the appropriate entry, e.g. replace <Current Year> with 2004.
ALL CAPITALS
report names, program names, transaction codes, table names, ABAP/4 language elements, file names and directories.
KEY NAME
keys on your keyboard, e.g. F2 and ENTER. CTRL + C means press the CTRL and C keys simultaneously.
® between words
menu paths
This bullet...
helps you identify...
abc
def
lists, e.g. a list of things you need to have before carrying out a procedure, a list of things you need to know
The ABC page opens.
Enter XYZ.
Click ENTER.
The DEF dialog box appears.
Enter UVW.
Click Save.
steps in a procedure where:
numbered steps are new screens and dialog boxes that appear, and
dashed steps are things that you need to do on the screen mentioned in the numbered steps above.
This icon...
helps you identify...
Examples to help clarify complicated concepts or activities.
Notes containing important information like special considerations or exceptions.
Cautions to help you avoid errors such as those that could lead to data loss.