The guidelines for introducing steps are the same as those for bulleted and numbered lists. See "list" on page 41.
When using steps:
scrolling list
Use instead of scrolling view. scrolling pop-up menu
Use instead of scrolling view. scrolling view
Do not use this term. Instead use scrolling list, scrolling pop-up menu, or scrolling window. scrolling window
Use instead of scrolling view. secant (sec)
Spell out on first occurrence. second (s)
Abbreviate units of measure when using them with a number to indicate a specific measurement. semicolon
Use the semicolon when you want to indicate a tight, balanced relationship between two thoughts. Use the semicolon sparingly in technical documentation. Instead, keep sentences short and to the point.
Joining independent clauses
The semicolon is commonly used to join independent clauses when the:
Text strings can also have associated styling information on a character-by-character basis; an instance of text encapsulates the character data along with its styling information.
They can manage the incredibly difficult, even the absolutely insane; they cannot, however, perform the impossible.
You're a linguist; consequently, you make a consummate editor.
The formatters also use the capabilities of the text system, meaning that any text input to or output from a formatter can be styled; for example, negative numbers can be indicated by a red color style.
Separating items in a series
A common use of the semicolon is to separate items in a series when those items are either themselves lengthy or contain internal punctuation, usually commas.
They have offices in Portland, Oregon; Springfield, Illinois; Boulder, Colorado; and Kansas City, Missouri.
Using semicolons with other marks of punctuation
When using semicolons with quotation marks or parentheses, place the semicolon outside the other marks of punctuation.
The names of base classes begin with a T (such as TView); the names of mixin classes begin with an M (such as MCollectible).
separate
Use separate or divide instead of decompose. services
When used as a generic noun, do not use an initial capital. For the name of specific services, such as the taxonomy category, OS Services, use an initial capital letter. See The New Taxonomy for more information. set up
(verb) setup
(modifier, noun) sexist language
See "pronoun" on page 61 and "gender" on page 27.
shut down
(verb) shutdown
(modifier) since
Use when expressing an idea of time, otherwise use because.
Since the recent meetings, the engineers have completed their projects.
Many features have been added since the last release.
sine (sin)
Spell out on first occurrence. single-tasking
(modifier) single threaded
(modifier) Do not hyphenate after a noun. single-threaded
(modifier) Hyphenate before a noun. single threading
(verb) Do not use single-threading. slash
Avoid using a slash ( / ) in text. slider
Use instead of line slider. SNiFF+
Note lowercase i and +. See Legal Guidelines for current trademark information and a list of trademarks. source code
(noun) source-code
(modifier) square (sq)
Spell out on first occurrence. square foot (sq ft)
Abbreviate units of measure when using them with a number to indicate a specific measurement. square inch (sq in)
Abbreviate units of measure when using them with a number to indicate a specific measurement. square meter
Abbreviate units of measure when using them with a number to indicate a specific measurement. square mile (sq mi)
Abbreviate units of measure when using them with a number to indicate a specific measurement. square yard (sq yd)
Abbreviate units of measure when using them with a number to indicate a specific measurement. standalone
(modifier) standard (std)
Spell out on first occurrence. start
Use this term instead of boot. start up
(verb) startup
(modifier, noun) step
Steps are different from bulleted or numbered lists because they describe actual instructions for the reader to follow. Introduce steps with background information or required context.
struct
Apply computer voice when used as a C++ keyword. structure
General term for C++ keyword struct. style run
(noun) subclass
Do not use this term. Instead, use derived class. submenu
(noun) subset
(modifier, noun) subsystem
(modifier, noun) subtree
(noun) support
Use as a generic noun. Do not use initial capital. synchronous (sync)
Do not use synch as the abbreviation. Spell out on first occurrence. system
Use as a generic noun. Use initial capital when referring to the specific runtime system, as in the Taligent Runtime System. See The New Taxonomy for information about individual system, subsystem, framework, and category names. Systems Network Architecture (SNA)
Spell out on first occurrence.
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