Style Conventions

Style

Example

Description

User Interface Elements

In the File menu, click Open

User interface elements appear in bold when referenced in tasks.

Application or Program

Open Finder on MacOS or File Explorer on Windows

Programs and applications appear in italicized text

File Name and Directory Paths

My files are located in the C:\MyDocuments\SampleCode directory.

File names and directory paths are presented in a monospace typeface.

User Input

“Ctrl+Q” will quit the app

User key inputs will be marked in double quotation marks