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> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tarage
> Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 10:46 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [TCP] Appear vs. Display
> 
> 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?
> 

According to the Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications:

appears, displays 

"Displays" requires a direct object; "appears" does not. If necessary in
context,
you can use the passive "is displayed."


Correct
If you try to exit the program without saving the file, a message appears.

Windows displays a message if you do not log on correctly.

A message is displayed if you do not log on correctly.


Incorrect
If you try to exit the program without saving the file, a message displays.


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Bonnie Granat
http://www.GranatEdit.com



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