We'll use the following formatting conventions to make it clear what we're referring to:
Type of Text | Style | Example |
---|---|---|
Text appearing in the GUI (on buttons, etc.) | Light gray background | Settings |
Names of keys | Bold font | Ctrl |
Menu entries | “Menu Name”->“Menu Item” | -> |
Key combinations (pressed simultaneously) | “Modifier Key”+“Action Key” | Ctrl+Q |
Text you should enter | Bold, fixed width font | ls -al kde/ |
Text you should replace as appropriate | Italic green font | user |