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Subject:Re: Standard definitions for GUI buttons From:dee beck <deeb -at- TIMBERLINE -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 13 Aug 1998 09:07:33 -0700
hi, renee:
if you are using RoboHELP, the What's This? Help Composer (WTHC)
feature has default definitions for many buttons. (unfortunately, i
haven't found a way to change the default. has anyone else?) for
example, [Cancel] is defined as Closes this dialog without saving any
changes you have made.
you could also compare the What's This? Help in various
Microsoft applications. the definitions might differ, but it'd be a
starting place.
thanks, dee
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Lead Technical Writer
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> From: Renee Lenti[SMTP:Renee -dot- Lenti -at- COASTEK -dot- COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 1998 4:49 PM
> To: TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU
> Subject: Standard definitions for GUI buttons
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> Does anyone know where I can find information on the Microsoft
> standard
> definitions for GUI buttons like Close, OK, and Apply? I have checked
> the MS Style Guide and there isn't anything mentioned for these common
> buttons.
>
> Thanks,
> Renee Lenti
>
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