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 Index or Search tabs, 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 Index or Search tabs, 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 task (procedure) 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 Index tab, and search for the task you would like to perform. For tasks related to a particular window, search for the window name, and select a task from those listed in the window overview topic. You can also browse entries in the Contents tab 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

The light bulb symbol indicates helpful tips, shortcuts and suggestions

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

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


Submitting feedback

To send feedback about a particular help topic, click the “Documentation Feedback” link that appears at the bottom of the topic. Your comments help Microsoft® Business Solutions improve the documentation.

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Changing the text size

To change the text size in help, open Windows® Internet Explorer® , choose View >> Text Size, and select a larger or smaller font. The change will take place immediately in Internet Explorer, but you'll have to close and reopen the help file to see the change.


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