Conventions

The following conventions define syntax:

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, structure, macro, interface, method, data type, or other keyword in the programming interface, C, or C++.
[] Encloses optional parameters.
| Separates an either/or choice.
... Specifies that the preceding item may be repeated.
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Represents an omitted portion of a sample application.

In addition, the following typographic conventions are used to help you understand this material:

Convention Meaning
small capitals Indicates the names of keys, key sequences, and key combinations—for example, alt+spacebar.
FULL CAPITALS Indicates most type and structure names, which also are bold, and constants.
monospace Sets off code examples and shows syntax spacing.