command

Words printed in this type are commands that you enter into your system.

message

Words printed in this type are system messages.

device

Words printed in this type indicate parameters associated with a command for which you must substitute the appropriate value. For example, when entering the mount command, device must be replaced with the name of the drive that contains the installation disk.

Administrative

Words printed in bold type are menu or screen titles and labels. Words printed in bold type can also be items on menus and screens that you select or enter to perform a task, i.e., fields, buttons, or icons. Bold type also provides general emphasis for words or concepts.

italics

Italic type indicates a document that contains additional information about a topic.