Typographic Conventions

Typographic conventions are used with the following meanings:

Screen names and field names are capitalized. For example:
In the Transaction screen, move to the Search field.

Buttons and other “clickable” items appear in bold. For example:
Click Submit.

Required input (that you enter exactly as shown) appears in Courier font. For example:
Type: BC OnLine

Variable input (that you provide) appears in italic Courier font. For example:
Type your Password

System messages (and other screen output) appear in bold Courier font. For example:
PASSWORD CHANGE COMPLETED

Tips, Notes, Important Notes, Cautions, and Warnings appear as shown below:

Tip
A way to make your work easier.

Note
Further information about the current subject.

Important
An emphatic note about the current subject.

Caution
An important point that could prevent an inconvenience.

Warning
An important point that could prevent a financial loss, or loss of data.