type vs enter

[Spectrum Writing]

Use "enter" if a user must put something in a field in a window. Do not use
type or type in for this. Type is typically reserved for command line
instructions.

HTH,

TVB

Tammy Van Boening
Owner/Principal
Spectrum Writing, LLC
www.spectrumwritingllc.com
info at spectrumwritingllc.com

-----Original Message-----
From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com
[mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Clara Hall
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 1:21 PM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: type vs enter

Hello all,

I need/would like to give the argument that it is better to say "Enter the
information in the text field"
vs. "type the information in the text field".  this is for an online
training course.

As far as I am concerned, type is archaic and no longer used when talking
about online interactive lessons.  Having said that, what do you think?  and
is there a valid stance I can take to make my point, or is this all personal
preference.

 

Clara Hall

Technical Documentation Manager

Aerospace Technologies Group, Inc.

(561) 244-7372
www.atgshades.com <http://www.atgshades.com/> 

 

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