In favor of better legibility the text content of this guide is illustrated using the following design elements:
GUI elements like folder names, dialog windows, and buttons appear in bold.
Example:
Click the
icon in the panel section.Key labels are displayed in angle brackets "< >". If several keys must be pressed, the plus sign "+" is added between the single key labels.
Example:
Use
to copy the content to the cache.Text that describes several groupware functions or possibilities is written in list form.
Example:
The following help is available in the groupware:
Tooltips. Display labels for module bar icons or panel functions.
QuickInfo. Explains a panel function.
Online help. Displays the user manual in a browser window.
Instructions that include several steps for executing a specific function are displayed as a numbered list. If the instruction only consists of one step or of several alternative steps, numbering is not required. Instructions are always introduced with wording indicating the target of the instruction. Usually, at the end of the instruction the result is mentioned.
Example:
How to display the user manual in the online help:
Click the
icon in the title bar.Click on
in the drop-down menu.Result: A new browser window opens. It displays the user manual.
The tips for making work easier refer to actions that you can easily follow. In some cases the tips refer to configuration possibilities connected to the current instruction.
A tip is introduced with the word Tip:.
Example:
Tip: You can move the horizontal separator between the upper and lower part.
A malfunction note indicates actions that can not be executed in the current situation. A malfunction note helps to avoid handling errors.
A handling error is introduced with the word Note:.
Example:
Note: In order to add a signature, you need to have created one in the E-Mail settings.
A data loss warning indicates an action that irrevocably deletes data as soon as the action was executed.
A data loss warning is introduced with the word Warning:.
Example:
Warning: Permanently deleted E-mail is irrevocably lost. Prior to permanently deleting E-mail, make sure you no longer need that E-mail message.