Clara, The Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications, Version 3.0 states: type vs. enter Use type, not type in or enter, if information the user types appears on the screen. An exception to this rule is that you can tell users to "enter" a file name, for example, in a combo box when they have the choice of typing a name or selecting one from a list. You can also use a combination of words such as "type or select" if space is not an issue. Correct Type your password. Enter the file name. Type the path to the server or select it from the list. Incorrect Type in your password. Enter your password.
--- On Tue, 7/20/10, Clara Hall <ch...@atgshades.com> wrote: From: Clara Hall <ch...@atgshades.com> Subject: type vs enter To: framers@lists.frameusers.com Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 2:20 PM Hello all, I need/would like to give the argument that it is better to say "Enter the information in the text field" vs. "type the information in the text field". this is for an online training course. As far as I am concerned, type is archaic and no longer used when talking about online interactive lessons. Having said that, what do you think? and is there a valid stance I can take to make my point, or is this all personal preference. Clara Hall Technical Documentation Manager Aerospace Technologies Group, Inc. (561) 244-7372 www.atgshades.com <http://www.atgshades.com/> _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to framers as arch...@mail-archive.com. Send list messages to fram...@lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscr...@lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to listad...@frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
