> -----Original Message----- > 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. -------- Bonnie Granat http://www.GranatEdit.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]
