Commands for navigating the ribbon

When referring to commands on the ribbon, this book points to the tab, group, and button. For example, “On the Task tab, in the Insert group, click the Task button.”

Abbreviated commands for navigating the ribbon

In some cases, you’ll see abbreviated commands. For example, “Click Task, Insert, Task” means click the Task tab on the ribbon, then in the Insert group, click the Task button.

Boldface type

Boldface indicates text that you type.

Initial Capital Letters

The first letters of the names of tabs, dialog boxes, dialog box elements, and commands are capitalized. Example: the Save As dialog box.

Italicized type

Italicized type indicates new terms.

Plus sign (+) in text

Keyboard shortcuts are indicated by a plus sign (+) separating key names. For example, Ctrl+Alt+Delete means that you press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys at the same time.