Please refer to these guidelines when writing about keyboard terms. The guidelines in black font are from the JHA Style Guide for Technical Communication and Training and the one in blue font is a Symitar standard.
| Guideline | Example |
| Use the word press to describe pressing a key on a keyboard.
Do not use the words hit, strike, or punch. |
Press Enter. |
| Only use the words the and key with the key name at first mention if necessary for clarity. | Press the Delete key. After you press Delete, click Submit. |
| Use the plus sign between keys to show a key combination. | Press Ctrl+Shift. |
| Use the word type to describe what the user is typing on the keyboard.
Do not use the word enter. |
At the PowerOn specfile prompt, type RB.INSURANCE.FROM.TABLES, and then press Enter. |
Thank you,
Jackie Solano
Technical Writer, Episys Technical Publications
Symitar®
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San Diego, California 92123
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