On 10/28/06, tarage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, I'm documenting a GUI-based application and our style guide uses > "appear" when talking about a window or dialog box displaying, instead > of "display". I'm not in a position to change this, but I was just > curious about the reasons and rationales for using "appears". Any > thoughts? > > Best, > ~Tarage
We went through this where I work. I argued that 'appear' is a subjective visual distinction, while 'display' is a repeatable mechanical process. We opted for the latter for our style guide. That doesn't help, I know. ; ) -- John Cook Technical Writer / Help Author john dot cook at gmail dot com _______________________________________________ Interested in Interactive 3D Documentation? Get the scoop at http://www.doc-u-motion.com Your 3D Documentation Community. _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals To post a message to the list, send an email to [email protected] To find out more about the list, including archives and your account options, visit http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com If you need assistance with the list, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
