Delete and Clear are often used synonymously. However, they are best differentiated by applying Delete to an object and Clear to the container of an object.
In some contexts, a particular form of a transfer operation may be so common, that introducing an additional specialized command is appropriate. For example, if copying existing objects is a frequent operation, you can include a Duplicate command. Following are some common specialized transfer commands.
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Command |
Function |
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Delete |
Removes an object from its container. If the object is a file, the object is transferred to the Recycle Bin. |
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Clear |
Removes the content of a container. |
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Duplicate |
Copies the selected object. |
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Prints the selected object on the default printer. |
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Send To |
Displays a list of possible transfer destinations and transfers the selected object to the user selected destination. |
Note
Delete and Clear are often used synonymously. However, they are best differentiated by applying Delete to an object and Clear to the container of an object.