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Subject:Re: Shortcut vs. Accelerator keys From:Buck & Tilly Buchanan <writer -at- DHC -dot- NET> Date:Thu, 5 Jun 1997 16:44:41 -0500
> Howdy, Yall:
>
> We are having a little debate regarding what to call those
> quick keys (you know: Alt & Ctrl plus some other key or keys).
> Right now we are calling both "Accelerator keys". It has been
> suggested we call the Alt + menu combination "Shortcut keys"
> and the Ctrl + key "Accelerator keys".
This is NOT A FLAME.
I've noticed many many many questions on this list that I can answer in
five seconds by reference to the Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical
Publications ($22.95 through Amazon.com). I refer to that styleguide as
many as 20 times every day, and although I don't always agree with MS's
method, it's my CYA book. Anything that's not covered therein comes
from Chicago.
Why agonize about "Click" or "Click on" and other such questions. Just
do it!
Hot Key see also Key Names
Buck Buchanan
writer -at- dhc -dot- net
Arlington, TX
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