Document Principles

The documentation guidelines are based on Microsoft´s default.

General Formatting Rules

Essentially, the following formatting rules apply:

Type	Description
Objects	If objects are referenced in the text, they must be marked as bold. Examples of object types are: tables, forms, reports, etc.
Buttons	Buttons (buttons) are highlighted in bold.
Fields	Field names should be highlighted in bold.
MENU path	Menu paths are marked in CAPITAL LETTERS. Successive connected menu paths must be connected with a >.
Keyboard combinations	Keyboard combinations are marked in bold. Multiple affected keys are connected with a +.

Definition of Object Types and their Application

The following types of objects should be used:

Type	Description
Table	Defines the underlying data structure. Also defines and triggers check routines that are used when entering data.
Page	The windows and menus are visible to the user.
Report	Use for reports and batch jobs.
Dataport	Use for importing and exporting data.
Codeunit	Use for storing program routines.
XMLport	Use for importing and exporting data.

The following types of forms can be used:

Type	Description
List	A table-shaped window like an excel table. Can display multiple records at the same time.
Page	A window in card shape. Displays 1 record per card.
Matrix	Window with a combination of list and map style that combines data from multiple tables, such as dimensional analysis.

The Form usage includes:

Type	Description
Info register / FastTab	Use to organize the fields on a page.
Field	Use to enter or display data.
Look-up	Opens a new window with a list of data values to choose from.
Drill-down	Opens a new window with detailed entries.