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# Style Guide

This document uses the following styles to make it easier to identify meaning.

| Item | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Body Text | This is some text | Standard body text is output in Calibri 10pt. |
| File folders and paths | Open the *c:\program files\flow software* folder | This is a path to a file or folder. The exact path of the users computer may differ from the example given in this manual. |
| Portions of file folders | Select the \schema\demo folder | This is a part of a path. The context will normally indicate the root of the path. |
| Menu Items | Select `File > Save As` | Select the File menu item, and then the Save As sub menu item |
| Buttons | Click `Next` | Click the next button on the currently active window |
| Tabs | Select the `Email Settings` tab | Select the tab named email settings on the currently active window |
| Other onscreen items | Open the `Sample DB Def` module | Open the named item. The context of the page will normally help indicate which item is being named |

### Important Information

Important information will be shown like the following

::: tip
This is some important information
:::

::: info
This is something you may need to find out about
:::

::: warning
This is a warning that you should take note of
:::

::: danger
This is a critical warning which if ignored may cause problems with your installation of Flow
:::

### Example Code

Example code for the mapping feature of Flow will be shown like the following

```pascal
procedure ScriptEvent (var Value : variant);
begin
 Value := Dataset['Fieldname'].Value
end;
```

### Hyperlinks

Links to other pages internal to this guide are shown in [blue](#). When pointing at them the cursor will change to a hand and they will underline. Visited links will display in purple

Hyperlinks to external documents are also shown in [blue](http://www.flowsoftware.co.nz/).

### Drop Down Text

Drop down sections are used to hide the detail. Typically you will see a list of topics representing actions you can take. When you select one it will expand to show more information. Below is an example of drop down text

::: details Click here to expand the drop down text
This text is only displayed when you have expanded the above topic line. Click the topic again to hide this text
:::

### More Information

More Information text is shown in blueat the end of a sentence. Clicking the word will expand the text. Example - This text is only displayed when you click the word "Example"