A number of typographic and layout styles have been used throughout Teach Yourself VISUALLY Word 2003 to distinguish different types of information.
Bold type represents the names of commands and options that you interact with. Bold type also indicates text and numbers that you must type into a dialog box or window.
Italic words introduce a new term and are followed by a definition.
You must perform the instructions in numbered steps in order to successfully complete a section and achieve the final results.
These steps point out various optional features. You do not have to perform these steps; they simply give additional information about a feature.
Indented text tells you what the program does in response to you following a numbered step. For example, if you click a certain menu command, a dialog box may appear, or a window may open. Indented text may also tell you what the final result is when you follow a set of numbered steps.
Notes give additional information. They may describe special conditions that may occur during an operation. They may warn you of a situation that you want to avoid; for example, the loss of data. A note may also cross-reference a related area of the book. A cross-reference may guide you to another chapter, or another section with the current chapter.
Icons and buttons are graphical representations within the text. They show you exactly what you need to click to perform a step.
You can easily identify the tips in any section by looking for the TIPS icon. Tips offer additional information, including tips, hints, and tricks. You can use the TIPS information to go beyond what you have learn learned in the steps.