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| backup | | backup | ||
| Noun, adjective. | | Noun, adjective. | ||
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+ | | button | ||
+ | | A clickable control with words on it. Examples: '''OK''', '''Apply'''. The term ''button'' itself is usually not necessary in text; the words alone are usually enough. Contrast with ''icon''. | ||
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| database | | database | ||
| One word, not two. | | One word, not two. | ||
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+ | | dialog | ||
+ | | Not dialogue. | ||
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| dialog box | | dialog box | ||
− | | | + | | Do not italicize or bold the names of dialog boxes. |
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| e-mail | | e-mail | ||
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| file type | | file type | ||
| Two words. | | Two words. | ||
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+ | |- | ||
+ | | icon | ||
+ | | A clickable control with a picture on it. (The tooltip for an icon shows words.) The term ''icon'' is usually required in the text for clarity. Contrast with ''button''. | ||
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| menu bar | | menu bar | ||
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− | | OpenOffice | + | | OpenOffice |
− | | | + | | As of version 4, no longer OpenOffice.org or Open Office. |
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| No punctuation. | | No punctuation. | ||
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| subdocument | | subdocument | ||
| Not hyphenated. | | Not hyphenated. | ||
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+ | | tab | ||
+ | | A “page” in a dialog box, identified by a tab at the top. Not capitalized. Example: On the Font tab of the Paragraph Style dialog box… | ||
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+ | |- | ||
+ | | Tab | ||
+ | | The Tab key on a keyboard. Capitalized. Example: Press ''Tab'' to move to the next cell. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:43, 21 July 2022
The standard words and phrases used in the Apache OpenOffice 4.x user guides are given in the table below.
Words & phrases | Comments & examples of use |
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back up | Verb. |
backup | Noun, adjective. |
button | A clickable control with words on it. Examples: OK, Apply. The term button itself is usually not necessary in text; the words alone are usually enough. Contrast with icon. |
checkbox | One word, not two. Use the term option when possible. |
choose | Use with menu items. Example: Choose File > Save As from the menu bar. |
click | Use with buttons or icons. Examples: Click OK. Click the Save icon. |
data | Collective noun, used with singular verb. |
database | One word, not two. |
dialog | Not dialogue. |
dialog box | Do not italicize or bold the names of dialog boxes. |
double-click | Hyphenated. |
drop down | Verb. |
drop-down | Adjective. |
With a hyphen, as used in AOO UI. | |
file name | Two words. |
file type | Two words. |
icon | A clickable control with a picture on it. (The tooltip for an icon shows words.) The term icon is usually required in the text for clarity. Contrast with button. |
menu bar | Two words. |
OpenDocument | One word; note capital D. |
OpenOffice | As of version 4, no longer OpenOffice.org or Open Office. |
AOO | No punctuation. |
pop up | Verb. |
pop-up | Adjective. |
PostScript | Note capital S. |
press | Use with keyboard keys. Example: Press Enter. |
program | Not programme. |
right-click | Hyphenated. |
select | Use with options, checkboxes, items in a list. Avoid using tick or check; use select instead. |
subdocument | Not hyphenated. |
tab | A “page” in a dialog box, identified by a tab at the top. Not capitalized. Example: On the Font tab of the Paragraph Style dialog box… |
Tab | The Tab key on a keyboard. Capitalized. Example: Press Tab to move to the next cell. |
toolbar | One word, not capitalized. |
website | One word, not capitalized. |