| Microsoft DirectX 8.1 (Visual Basic) |
The following conventions are used in the syntax of methods, functions, and other API elements, as well as in explanatory material and sample code.
| Convention | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Italic text | Denotes a placeholder or variable. You must provide the actual value. For example, the statement SetCursorPos(X, Y) requires you to substitute values for the X and Y parameters. |
| Bold text | Denotes a function, procedure, structure, macro, interface, method, data type, or other keyword in the programming interface or language. |
| [] | Encloses optional parameters. |
| ... | Specifies that the preceding item may be repeated. |
| FULL BOLD CAPITALS | Used for most type and structure names. |
| FULL CAPITALS | Used for enumeration values, flags, and constants. |
monospace |
Used for code examples and syntax spacing. |
| .
. . |
Represents an omitted portion of a sample application. |