Explanation of symbols and font conventions

In this documentation the following symbols are used with an accompanying warning or note. The warnings must be read carefully and strictly observed.

Symbols that warn of personal injury:

DANGER

Serious risk of injury

Be sure to observe this warning. Non-compliance will lead to serious injury or death.

WARNING

Risk of injury

It is essential to observe this warning. Non-compliance can lead to serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Personal injuries

It is essential to observe this warning. Non-compliance can lead to minor or slight injury.

Symbols that warn of damage to property or equipment:

Notice

Damage to the devices or environment

It is essential to observe this warning. Non-compliance can lead to damage to property or equipment or environmental damage.

Symbols indicating further information or tips:

Explanation of symbols and font conventions 1:

Tip or pointer

This symbol indicates information that contributes to better understanding.

Font conventions

The following table shows the font conventions used in this documentation. They also serve as a guide, since the font is consistently applied in the document.

Font / label

Meaning

Internal reference

Internal references to sections, for example.

External reference

External references, e.g. to a website or other documentation.

italics

File names, e.g. Setup.exe, and path names, e.g.
C:\Windows\System32\... are shown in italics.

Start > Programs

A “greater than” sign between two words indicates selection of a menu item from a menu or toolbar, e.g.
Start > Programs.

Menu

Menu items are shown in bold, e.g.
In the File menu, click on Print.

Password

Names of input or selection fields are displayed in bold, e.g.
Enter your password in the Password field.

[Key]

Keyboard keys are shown in square brackets and bold, e.g.
[F1].

Button

Buttons are shown in bold, e.g.
Click Continue.

“Inputs” and “Values”

Input or selection values are shown in quotes, e.g.
In the Resolution menu, enter the value “1280x800”.

Programmcode

Program code is indicated by a different font and highlighted in color, e.g.

VAR_OUTPUT
BUSY :BOOL;
ERR :BOOL;
ERRID :UDINT;
END_VAR