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Small children may have trouble with the Shift-click.
Shift-click to extend the selection.
Use the Shift-click technique to select more than one icon.
shortcut
One word.
sign
Use sign, not symbol, in the following terms: division sign, equal sign, greater-than
sign, less-than sign, minus sign, multiplication sign, number sign, and plus sign.
since
Can be used to mean because, but only if it begins a sentence. When using since in
this way, however, make sure it isn’t possible to misread the sentence as an
expression of temporal relationship. In general, avoid using since in documentation.
Correct: Since the address is passed on every call, you must...
Incorrect: Using access privileges is a good idea, since you probably won’t want all
users to make changes to the document.
68000, 68020, ...
Do not use a comma in a number representing a microprocessor. Do not use 68K for
68000. On first occurrence, use Motorola 68000 microprocessor; thereafter, the
manufacturer need not be mentioned.
size (v.)
Do not use; use resize or change the size of (in reference to a window or an object).
software
Use application software or software to refer to application software in general. Use
application program or program when referring to a single program.
source file
Two words, except in reference to the Pascal predefined file type sourcefile.
Space bar
Two words. Note capitalization.
splash screen
Do not use; use opening display, startup display, or startup screen.
stand-alone
(adj.)
Note hyphenation. Do not use as a noun.
start up (v.),
startup (adj.)
Avoid as a noun, especially in user manuals.
Start up the Macintosh.
Insert the startup disk.
startup display,
startup screen
Not splash screen; startup display, startup screen, and opening display are all OK.
state name
Use the two-letter abbreviation. (Both letters are capitalized in these abbreviations.)
step
Do not capitalize, even in specific references.
step 1, steps 1 and 2, several steps
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