Re: Open...

Subject: Re: Open...
From: Pro TechWriter <pro -dot- techwriter -at- gmail -dot- com>
To: kafkascampi <kafkascampi -at- gmail -dot- com>
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:39:40 -0600

The Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publication (Third Edition, page
181) says never to include the ellipsis. It uses Open as the example, as
well.

And I quote:


(Excerpted) In general, avoid using an ellipsis(...) except in syntax lines
or to indicate omitted code in technical material... In the user interface,
the ellipsis is typically used to show truncation, as in a program name, or
to indicate on menus and dialog boxes that a dialog box will appear to
obtain more information from the user. Do not use an ellipsis in this
context in documentation.

*Correct*
On the *File* menu, click *Open*.

*Incorrect*
On the *File* menu, click *Open*....


The Microsoft Manual of Style is a great reference to have for any writer
and is well worth the money.

Best,
PT

On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 5:41 PM, kafkascampi <kafkascampi -at- gmail -dot- com> wrote:

> ANon TWer wrote: Got my redlines back. Nope. Manual has to match the
> software. If it says Open... in the UI, it has to say Open... in the
> manual.
>
> -------------
>
> We have similar button labels that use ellipses. I do not reproduce them in
> my help or manuals. It's confusing and can cause problems when the button
> label appears at the end of a sentence.... :)
>
> Chris
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References:
Open...: From: Anon TWer
Re: Open...: From: Richard Mateosian
Re: Open...: From: kafkascampi

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