Windows features

Using a menu

Open a menu by clicking a name of a menu in the menu bar. The items displayed on a menu are called commands. You can click the menu item you want to use. You can also drag the mouse pointer down the menu until the menu item is highlighted and then release the mouse button. While selecting a menu command, the status bar gives a short explanation on the effect of the command.

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Dimmed menu commands

You cannot use the menu command at the current time. (For example, you may need to select another item before you can use this command.)

An ellipsis (...) following a command

A dialog box appears when you choose the command. The dialog box contains options you need to select before the command can be carried out.

A check mark to the left of a command

The command is in effect. When you remove the check mark (by choosing the same command again), the command is no longer in effect.

An option bullet to the left of a command

The command is in effect. When you choose another command, the option bullet will be removed from the previous command and will appear for the newly selected one.

A key combination (e.g. CTRL+I ) to the right of a command

The key combination is a shortcut for choosing the command. You can press the keys listed to choose the command without first opening the menu. (CTRL+I means Zoom In on a map window.)

A triangle () to the right of a command

When you choose this command, a cascading menu or submenu appears.

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