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l I use italics for new terms and for emphasis.
l I use bold for material that you need to type directly into the computer.
l I use monofont for information you see on-screen — error messages, expressions, and
formulas, for example.Icons and Alerts
You’ll notice special graphic symbols, or icons, used in the margins throughout this book. These
icons are intended to alert you to points that are particularly important or noteworthy. I use the
following icons in this book:Note
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This icon points to a useful hint that may save you time or trouble.Caution
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This icon highlights information for readers who are following the examples and using the sample files included
on the disc accompanying this book.New Feature
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information, an expanded discussion, or a deeper insight about the topic under discussion. Some side-
bars offer nuts-and-bolts technical explanations, and others provide useful anecdotal material.Sidebars
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