You can move from one topic to another in the Online Guide by activating topic-associated hypertext links. This can be done in any of the following ways:
The Technology Bar
The Technology Bar located at the lower right hand corner of the screen contains a number of icons. Each icon is responsible for a different navigational action.
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Redisplays the Main menu options in the Contents Panel |
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Links to the previous topic in the sequence |
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Takes you to the top of the window |
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Links to the next topic in the sequence |
The Button Bar is displayed in a non-scrolling panel across the top of the screen. It provides access to additional online features and capabilities. To view a feature or access a capability, click the associated button. Note that in the case of features displayed in pop-up windows (for example, the Glossary), you must close the window before you are able to proceed.
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Redisplays the Main menu options in the Contents Panel |
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Allows you to search for information by entering a key word |
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Links you to the MERLIN Messaging Glossary |
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Provides access to the online help feature |
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Displays a table containing Touch-Tones and rules which are valid for all menus |
Your browser comes equipped with navigation features that can be found near the top of the screen. For this online guide, the "Back" button serves the same purpose as when browsing the internet. Clicking the Back button will bring you back through the pages in the order you viewed them.
The procedures for programming the MERLIN Messaging System in this Online Guide use several conventions to indicate what the steps involve. The conventions are described in the following table:
| Typeface Sample | Meaning |
| To select this option, press this imprinted button on the console | |
| To select this menu option, use the corresponding unlabeled display button | |
| [nnn] | Enter the variable information in brackets |
| Press this key on the PC | |
| Press this function key on the PC | |
| On the PC, hold down the first key and press the second key | |
| Continuation of procedures |