Using Help

Finding window information

Make sure the navigation pane of the help window is showing. (Click the Show button on the help toolbar, or choose Options >> Show Tabs.) Select the Search tab, and search for the name of the window you are using. The window overview topic describes what the window is used for, how to display the window, and provides links to topics describing tasks you can perform in the window. Links are also provided to topics describing fields, buttons and menus for the window.

Finding field, button or menu information

Make sure the navigation pane of the help window is showing. (Click the Show button on the help toolbar, or choose Options >> Show Tabs.) Select the Search tab, and search for the name of the window you are using. Display the window overview topic, and click the Fields, Buttons or Menus links at the top of the topic. (The Menus link is available only for windows that have specific menus associated with them.)

Finding message information

Make sure the navigation pane of the help window is showing. (Click the Show button on the help toolbar, or choose Options >> Show Tabs.) Select the Search tab, enter all or part of the message, and click List Topics. Alternatively, select the contents tab, and browse to the messages topic for the module you are using.

Symbols used in help

The following symbols are used to make specific types of information stand out.

Symbol

Description

Hint

The light bulb symbol indicates helpful tips, shortcuts and suggestions

Warn

The warning symbol indicates situations you should be especially aware of.

Mouse

The mouse symbol indicates information to guide you to the appropriate location in the software.

Submitting feedback

Every topic in online Help includes a feedback button. Click the feedback button to send an e-mail message to the documentation team concerning the topic you're viewing.


 


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