KEYWORD
All primary elements in a programming language statement (keywords) appear in uppercase letters in a serif font.
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Within text, new terms and emphasized words appear in italics. Within syntax and code examples, variable values that you specify appear in italics.
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Names of program entities (such as classes, events, and tables), environment variables, file and pathnames appear in boldface.
KEYSTROKE
Keys that you are to press appear in uppercase letters in a sans serif font.
This symbol indicates the end of product- or platform-specific information.
Icon Conventions Throughout the documentation, you will find text that is identified by two different types of icons:
Warning:
Identifies paragraphs that contain vital instructions, cautions, or critical information
Important:
Identifies paragraphs that contain significant information about the feature or operation that is being described
Tip:
Identifies paragraphs that offer additional details or shortcuts for the functionality that is being described
Platform Icons Platform icons identify paragraphs that contain platform-specific information.
Identifies information that is specific to UNIX platforms
Identifies information that is specific to the Windows environment
These icons can apply to a row in a table, one or more paragraphs, or an entire section. A symbol indicates the end of the feature-specific, product-specific, or platform-specific information.