From: Mike Wickham i...@mikewickham.com
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Sent: Fri, 23 July, 2010 6:23:24 AM
Subject: Re: type vs enter
Type should be associated only with typewriter.
And dialing should only be associated with... well, certainly not phones. They
don't have dials
From: Mike Wickham <i...@mikewickham.com>
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Sent: Fri, 23 July, 2010 6:23:24 AM
Subject: Re: type vs enter
>> Type should be associated only with typewriter.
And dialing should only be associated with... well, certainly not phones. They
don'
From: Gray, Steven (EPS) sag...@tycoelectronics.com
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com framers@lists.frameusers.com
Sent: Thu, 22 July, 2010 1:04:26 AM
Subject: RE: type vs enter
If I can offer an alternative to the debate, I'd like to put the word key out
From the Apple Publications Style Guide (December 2009):
enter
Use enter, not type, to describe inputting text-based information or data
(for example, in a text field or spreadsheet, or at a command-line prompt).
Such text is typically entered by typing, but it could also be copied and
pasted,
.
Were you writing XYZ in bold?
Regards,
NJ
http://www.neerajjain8.com
From: John Burgdorf jburg...@cisco.com
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Sent: Wed, 21 July, 2010 11:33:26 PM
Subject: RE: type vs enter
At another company I worked for, we used both
Neeraj Jain wrote:
Type should be associated only with typewriter. A typewriter (assuming a
manual
one) does not store anything. It just types on paper.
You really believe that? Then you're distinctly in the minority.
Virtually nobody uses a typewriter anymore, and yet there are still
Type should be associated only with typewriter.
And dialing should only be associated with... well, certainly not phones.
They don't have dials! :)
Mike Wickham
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From: "Gray, Steven (EPS)" <sag...@tycoelectronics.com>
To: "framers at lists.frameusers.com"
Sent: Thu, 22 July, 2010 1:04:26 AM
Subject: RE: type vs enter
If I can offer an alternative to the debate, I'd like to put the word "
>From the Apple Publications Style Guide (December 2009):
enter
Use enter, not type, to describe inputting text-based information or data
(for example, in a text field or spreadsheet, or at a command-line prompt).
Such text is typically entered by typing, but it could also be copied and
pasted,
.
Were you writing XYZ in bold?
Regards,
NJ
http://www.neerajjain8.com
From: John Burgdorf <jburg...@cisco.com>
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Sent: Wed, 21 July, 2010 11:33:26 PM
Subject: RE: type vs enter
At another company I worked for, we use
Neeraj Jain wrote:
> Type should be associated only with typewriter. A typewriter (assuming a
> manual
> one) does not store anything. It just types on paper.
You really believe that? Then you're distinctly in the minority.
Virtually nobody uses a typewriter anymore, and yet there are still
>> Type should be associated only with typewriter.
And dialing should only be associated with... well, certainly not phones.
They don't have dials! :)
Mike Wickham
...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Alison Craig
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3:19 PM
To: Combs, Richard; Owen, Clint; framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: type vs enter
I just did a quick Internet search on Simplified Technical English and found
this example at
http://www.simplifiedenglish.net
If I can offer an alternative to the debate, I'd like to put the word key out
for consideration. My colleagues frequently say key in the text rather than
type in the text. The thought is that we are using a keyboard, rather than a
typewriter.
Yeah, I know it doesn't fit with the Microsoft
fusion as the reader decides on
the context, and then the meaning of the statement.
Alan
On 21/07/2010, at 8:23 AM, David Spreadbury wrote:
> Clara,
> The Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications, Version
> 3.0 states:
>
> type vs. enter
> Use type, not type in o
ilto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Alison Craig
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3:19 PM
To: Combs, Richard; Owen, Clint; framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: type vs enter
I just did a quick Internet search on Simplified Technical English and found
If I can offer an alternative to the debate, I'd like to put the word "key" out
for consideration. My colleagues frequently say "key in the text" rather than
"type in the text." The thought is that we are using a keyboard, rather than a
typewriter.
Yeah, I know it doesn't fit with the
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
When you say Enter the info ... it implies that you are pressing the Enter
key after you type the information.
~~
Linda Rose
CTD Online Development
QAD, Inc
On Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 12:20 PM, Clara Hall ch...@atgshades.com wrote:
Hello all,
I need/would like to give the
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[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Clara Hall
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 1:21 PM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: type vs enter
Hello all,
I need/would like to give the argument that it is better to say Enter
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
PM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: type vs enter
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
Enter works for me...it covers people who are typing it, it also
covers people who may be writing it with a pen in things such as iPad.
On Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 3:20 PM, Clara Hall ch...@atgshades.com wrote:
Hello all,
I need/would like to give the argument that it is better to say Enter the
When I did some informal (very informal) questioning for a project, the
users found it confusing to Enter text and Press Enter. In my opinion
(which will also show how old I am), I still feel you type information if
you're actually using the keyboard.
On Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 2:20 PM, Clara Hall
Blog:anthrobytes.wordpress.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonvburton
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From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Clara Hall
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 12:21 PM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: type vs enter
Hello all,
I need
Personally, I don't care what term is used, so long as it's used consistently.
FWIW, this is what MS MoS 3ed says about the matter:
type vs. enter
Use type, not type in or enter, if information that the user types appears on
the screen. An exception to this rule is that you can tell users
PM
To: Clara Hall
Cc: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: type vs enter
When I did some informal (very informal) questioning for a project, the
users found it confusing to Enter text and Press Enter. In my
opinion (which will also show how old I am), I still feel you type
information if you're
decides on
the context, and then the meaning of the statement.
Alan
On 21/07/2010, at 8:23 AM, David Spreadbury wrote:
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
, Clint
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 1:58 PM
To: framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: type vs enter
In Simplified Technical English, which has a strictly limited vocabulary
and is supposed to make documents easier to understand for international
readers, neither of these terms is allowed
Owen, Clint wrote:
In Simplified Technical English, which has a strictly limited vocabulary
and is supposed to make documents easier to understand for international
readers, neither of these terms is allowed in this context. I spent a
few minutes and can't think of a STE legal way to write
password, if
one is set.
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[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Combs, Richard
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3:06 PM
To: Owen, Clint; framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: type vs enter
Owen, Clint wrote
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From: Flato, Gillian [mailto:gfl...@nanometrics.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3:04 PM
To: Owen, Clint; framers@lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: type vs enter
Clint,
That can't be right. Telling Users to enter or type text
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
When you say Enter the info ... it implies that you are pressing the Enter
key after you type the information.
~~
Linda Rose
CTD Online Development
QAD, Inc
On Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 12:20 PM, Clara Hall wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I need/would like to give the argument that it is
ingllc.com
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From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Clara Hall
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 1:21 PM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: type vs enter
Hello all,
I need/would like to give the argument that it
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 comb
.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Clara Hall
> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 12:21 PM
> To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
> Subject: type vs enter
>
> Hello all,
>
> I need/would like to give the argument that it is better to say "Enter the
> information in the text field"
Enter works for me...it covers people who are typing it, it also
covers people who may be writing it with a pen in things such as iPad.
On Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 3:20 PM, Clara Hall wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I need/would like to give the argument that it is better to say "Enter the
> information in
When I did some informal (very informal) questioning for a project, the
users found it confusing to "Enter text" and "Press Enter". In my opinion
(which will also show how old I am), I still feel you "type" information if
you're actually using the keyboard.
On Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 2:20 PM, Clara
Blog:anthrobytes.wordpress.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonvburton
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From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Clara Hall
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 12:21 PM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: type vs enter
Hello all
Personally, I don't care what term is used, so long as it's used consistently.
FWIW, this is what MS MoS 3ed says about the matter:
type vs. enter
Use type, not type in or enter, if information that the user types appears on
the screen. An exception to this rule is that you can tell users
July 20, 2010 1:31 PM
To: Clara Hall
Cc: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: Re: type vs enter
When I did some informal (very informal) questioning for a project, the
users found it confusing to "Enter text" and "Press Enter". In my
opinion (which will also show how
On Behalf Of Owen, Clint
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 1:58 PM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: type vs enter
In Simplified Technical English, which has a strictly limited vocabulary
and is supposed to make documents easier to understand for international
readers, neither of these terms
Owen, Clint wrote:
> In Simplified Technical English, which has a strictly limited vocabulary
> and is supposed to make documents easier to understand for international
> readers, neither of these terms is allowed in this context. I spent a
> few minutes and can't think of a "STE legal" way to
e, and enter the remote access password, if
one is set.
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From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Combs, Richard
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3:06 PM
To: Owen, Clint; framers at lists.frameusers.com
Su
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From: Flato, Gillian [mailto:gfl...@nanometrics.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3:04 PM
To: Owen, Clint; framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: RE: type vs enter
Clint,
That ca
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