RE: Inline key symbols in text

["Butler, Darren J CTR USAF AFMC 584 CBSS/GBHAC" <Darren -dot- Butler -dot- ctr -at- Robins -dot- af -dot- mil>]

>> What are your thoughts on using keycap symbols (not keyboards, but

operating controls on an electronic device, for example a tape recorder)

inline in body text, rather than using English names of the keys?<<

 

I really like having keycaps in text as both a writer and a reader. Of
course, anything can be over-done.

I'd insert the keycap only when directing the reader to locate and/or
execute the item. When discussing theory of operation or a basic
description, I'd use the terminology.

 

e.g.

 

step 17. Press % to activate the Disgronification Mode.

 

Paragraph 4.2.  The percent button is a momentary switch that activates
the disgronifier, causing yada-yada-yada......

 

My $0.02
Darren

 

 

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Subject: Inline key symbols in text

 

What are your thoughts on using keycap symbols (not keyboards, but

operating controls on an electronic device, for example a tape recorder)

inline in body text, rather than using English names of the keys?

 

My biggest objection is the possibility of disrupting the leading of

text in a way that impedes reading.

 

Any other ideas?

 

Bear

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