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Expand Up @@ -19,13 +19,13 @@ input method. Don't use input-specific verbs, such as *click* or *swipe*. Instea

| **Verb** | **Use for** | **Examples** |
|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Open** | <ul><li>Apps and programs</li></ul> <ul><li>Blades</li></ul> <ul><li>File Explorer</li></ul> <ul><li>Files and folders</li></ul> <ul><li>Shortcut menus</li></ul> <ul><li>Use for websites and webpages only when necessary to match the UI. Otherwise, use <em>go to</em>.</li></ul> <ul><li>Don't use for commands and menus.</li></ul> | <ul><li>Open Photos.</li></ul> <ul><li>Open the Reader app.</li></ul> <ul><li>Select <strong>Users + groups</strong> to open the blade.</li></ul> <ul><li>Open the Filename file.</li></ul> <ul><li>To open the document in Outline view, select <strong>View > Outline</strong>.</li></ul> <ul><li>In WindowName, open the shortcut menu for ItemName.</li></ul> |
| **Open** | <ul><li>Apps and programs</li></ul> <ul><li>Blades</li></ul> <ul><li>File Explorer</li></ul> <ul><li>Files and folders</li></ul> <ul><li>Shortcut menus</li></ul> <ul><li>Use for websites and webpages only when necessary to match the UI. Otherwise, use <em>go to</em>.</li></ul> <ul><li>Don't use for commands and menus.</li></ul> | <ul><li>Open Photos.</li></ul> <ul><li>Open the Reader app.</li></ul> <ul><li>Select <strong>Users + groups</strong> to open the blade.</li></ul> <ul><li>Open the Filename file.</li></ul> <ul><li>To open the document in Outline view, select **View** > **Outline**.</li></ul> <ul><li>In WindowName, open the shortcut menu for ItemName.</li></ul> |
| **Close** | <ul><li>Apps and programs</li></ul> <ul><li>Blades</li></ul> <ul><li>Dialog boxes</li></ul> <ul><li>Files and folders</li></ul> <ul><li>Notifications and alerts</li></ul> <ul><li>Tabs</li></ul> <ul><li>The action a program or app takes when it encounters a problem and can't continue. (Don't confuse with <em>stop responding</em>.)</li></ul> | <ul><li>Close the Alarms app.</li></ul> <ul><li>Close Excel.</li></ul> <ul><li>Close the blade.</li></ul> <ul><li>Close the <strong>Users + groups</strong> blade.</li></ul> <ul><li>Save and close the document.</li></ul> <ul><li>Closing Excel also closes all open worksheets.</li></ul> |
| **Leave** | Websites and webpages | Select **Submit** to complete the survey and leave this page. |
| **Go to** | <ul><li>Opening a menu.</li></ul> <ul><li>Going to a tab or another particular place in the UI.</li></ul> <ul><li>Going to a website or webpage.</li></ul> <ul><li>It's OK to use <em>On the</em> <strong><em>XXX</em></strong> <em>tab</em> if the instruction is brief and continues immediately.</li></ul> | <ul><li>Go to Search&nbsp;<img src="media/describing-interactions-with-ui/721771267.png" />&nbsp;,&nbsp;enter the word <strong>settings</strong>, and then select <strong>Settings</strong>. </li></ul> <ul><li>Go to <strong>File</strong>, and then select <strong>Close</strong>.</li></ul> <ul><li>On the ribbon, go to the <strong>Design</strong> tab. </li></ul> <ul><li>Go to the <strong>Deploy</strong> tab. In the <strong>Configuration</strong> list … </li></ul> <ul><li>On the <strong>Deploy</strong> tab, in the <strong>Configuration</strong> list … </li></ul> <ul><li>Go to Example.com to register.</li></ul> |
| **Select** | Instructing the customer to select a specific item, including:<br /><ul><li>Selecting an option, such as a button.</li></ul> <ul><li>Selecting a check box.</li></ul> <ul><li>Selecting a value from a list box.</li></ul> <ul><li>Selecting link text to go to a link.</li></ul> <ul><li>Selecting an item on a menu or shortcut menu.</li></ul> <ul><li>Selecting an item from a gallery.</li></ul> <ul><li>Selecting keys and keyboard shortcuts. (Document keyboard shortcuts only if they're the most likely way the customer will accomplish a task or as an alternative input method, usually in a separate keyboard shortcuts article.)</li></ul> | <ul><li>Select the <strong>Modify</strong> button.</li></ul> <ul><li>For <strong>Alignment</strong>, select <strong>Left</strong>. </li></ul> <ul><li>Select the text, open the shortcut menu, and then select <strong>Font</strong>.</li></ul> <ul><li>Select <strong>Open in new tab</strong>.</li></ul> <ul><li>Select the <strong>LinkName</strong> link.</li></ul> <ul><li>Select **F5**.</li></ul> <ul><li>Select **Shift+Enter**.</li></ul> <ul><li>Select **Ctrl+Alt+Delete**.</li></ul> |
| **Select and hold, select and hold (or right-click)** | Use to describe pressing and holding an element in the UI. It's OK to use *right-click* with *select and hold* when the instruction isn't specific to touch devices. | <ul><li>To flag a message that you want to deal with later, select and hold it, and then select **Set flag**.</li></ul> <ul><li>Select and hold (or right-click) the Windows taskbar, and then select **Cascade windows**.</li></ul> <ul><li>Select and hold (or right-click) the **Start**&nbsp;<img src="media/describing-interactions-with-ui/967781121.png" /> button, and then select **Device Manager**.</li></ul> |
| **>** | Use a greater-than symbol (>) to separate sequential steps.<br /><br />Only use this approach when there's a clear and obvious path through the UI and the selection method is the same for each step. For example, don't mix things that require opening, selecting, and choosing.<br /><br />Don't bold the greater-than symbol. Include a space before and after the symbol. | Select **Accounts > Other accounts > Add an account**. |
| **>** | Use a greater-than symbol (>) to separate sequential steps.<br /><br />Only use this approach when there's a clear and obvious path through the UI and the selection method is the same for each step. For example, don't mix things that require opening, selecting, and choosing.<br /><br />Don't bold the greater-than symbol. Include a space before and after the symbol. | Select **Accounts** > **Other accounts** > **Add an account**. |
| **Clear** | Clearing the selection from a check box. | Clear the **Header row** check box. |
| **Choose** | Choosing an option, based on the customer's preference or desired outcome. | On the **Font** tab, choose the effects you want. |
| **Switch, turn on, turn off** | Turning a toggle key or toggle switch on or off. | <ul><li>Use the **Caps lock** key to switch from typing capital letters to typing lowercase letters. </li></ul> <ul><li>To switch between Normal, Outline, and Slide Sorter views, use the buttons on the <strong>View</strong> tab. </li></ul> <ul><li>To make text and apps easier to see, turn on the toggle under <strong>Turn on high contrast</strong>. </li></ul> <ul><li>To keep all applied filters, turn on the <strong>Pass all filters</strong> toggle.</li></ul> |
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