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Old 03-29-2006   #1 (permalink)
phoy
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UI text that refers to UI labels/controls - Correct usage

ello,

My question is slightly outside the realm of this forum, but it's the closest.

What is the correct usage and format when referring to a UI control label?

Do I bold (or not) the name of the control in the UI string? For instance,
say I have a control label called "Settings." In the UI text that describes
the procedure that involves the control, do I write:

"To configure your system, click <bold>Settings.</bold>"

or

"To configure your system, click Settings."

In XP the UI procedure text that refers to the control is not bold. Is there
a style for Vista? Again, keep in mind that I'm not asking about the control
label style, but the UI procedure string that refers to the control.

Thanks.