Text formatting conventions

Text formatting conventions such as boldface, italic, or Courier font may be used in the flow of the text to highlight specific words or phrases.
Format Description
bold text

Identifies command names

Identifies keywords and operands

Identifies the names of user-manipulated GUI elements

Identifies text to enter at the GUI

italic text

Identifies emphasis

Identifies variables and modifiers

Identifies paths and Internet addresses

Identifies document titles

Courier font

Identifies CLI output

Identifies command syntax examples

Parent topic: Document conventions