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Chapter 1. Guide Overview > Style Conventions
1.9. Style Conventions
This guide uses the following style conventions and terminology.
| Element | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bold text | Characters that you type exactly as shown, including commands and switches. User interface elements are also bold. |
| Italic text | Placeholder for variables for which you supply a specific value. For example, Filename.ext could refer to any valid file name for the case in question. New and emphasized terminology also appears in italic on first use. |
| Monospace text | Code samples. |
| Note | Supplementary information. |
| Tip | Supplementary information that assists in performing a task. |
| Important | Supplementary information that is essential to the completion of a task. |
| Caution | Important information that assists in avoiding trouble. |
