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November 20, 2008  
Subject: UI text that refers to UI labels/controls - Correct usage
Group: microsoft.public.windows.developer.winfx.aero
Date: 3/29/2006 5:58:01 PM
From: =?Utf-8?B?cGhveQ==?= [Email Address Protection]

ello,

My question is slightly outside the realm of this forum, but it's the closest.

What is the correct usage and format when referring to a UI control label?

Do I bold (or not) the name of the control in the UI string? For instance,
say I have a control label called "Settings." In the UI text that describes
the procedure that involves the control, do I write:

"To configure your system, click <bold>Settings.</bold>"

or

"To configure your system, click Settings."

In XP the UI procedure text that refers to the control is not bold. Is there
a style for Vista? Again, keep in mind that I'm not asking about the control
label style, but the UI procedure string that refers to the control.

Thanks.

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