Navigation and Graphical Elements in Help Topics
Individual Help topics include graphical and non-graphical elements to improve your ability to locate information quickly.
Navigational Elements
Several elements appear in the header below the topic title to aid in navigating the content in the topic. These elements change depending on the type of content you are viewing.
Element |
Description |
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See Also |
Navigates to the end of the topic where a list of topics that contain information related to the current topic appears. |
Example |
Navigates to the Example section of the topic where sample code can be found. |
Field |
Navigates to the Public Fields section of the topic. |
Methods |
Navigates to the Public Methods section of the topic. |
Properties |
Navigates to the Public Properties section of the topic. |
Members |
Displays the topic which documents the members for the language ref |
Collapse All Expand All |
Hides all content but the introduction section and subheadings within a topic or shows all content in the topic. |
Language Filter |
Displays a list of languages, such as Visual Basic. Selecting one of the languages filters the contents of the topic to be specific to that language. Select all of the languages listed to display all of the information in the topic, regardless of which language it applies to. |
Members Options: Show All Members Options: Filtered |
Displays a list of members, such as Inherited or Protected. Selecting one of the member filters the content of the topic to be specific to that member. |
Graphical Elements
Language reference topics often include icons to provide at-a-glace information about items listed in tables.
Graphic |
Description |
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Public Class |
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Public Interface |
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Public Structure |
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Public Delegate |
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Public Enumeration |
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Public Field |
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Public Property |
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Public Method |
.gif "Protected Method") |
Protected Method |
.gif "Supported by the .NET Compact Framework") |
Supported by the .NET Compact Framework |
.gif "Static") |
Static |
.gif "Class Icon")
.gif "Lollipop Interface Symbol")
.gif "StructureSymbol screenshot")
.gif "Delegate Symbol")
.gif "Enumeration Symbol")
.gif "Field Icon")
.gif "PropertySymbolButton screenshot")
.gif "Declaration Symbol")
See Also
Tasks
How to: Customize Dynamic Help
Concepts
Document Conventions (Visual Studio)