type vs. enter

[Lea Rush]

The MMSTP (Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications) advises
using "type" rather than "enter" for this action. Here's the full quote:

Type or select: Use to refer to an item (as in a combo box) that the user
can either type or select in the accompanying text box. You can use 'enter'
instead if there is no possibility of confusion.

For what it's worth,
Lea

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> -----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 12:21 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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