Naming conventions for Helptext

Apply the following guidelines when setting the HelpText property for menu buttons, menus, submenus, and menu items.

Phrase sentences in the imperative form.

Example: “Create or update items”
If the item does not require user interaction, or if the imperative is inappropriate, use a descriptive form.

Example: “Inventory value for the physically updated quantity (floating value)”
End sentences with a question mark, if necessary.
Avoid using exclamation marks (!), and do not use question marks to shorten a phrase.

Example: Avoid “Update?”; use “Use to update” instead.
When referencing a command or menu item capitalize the name, but avoid any additional accentuation like quotation marks.
One-word definitions are usually inadequate.

HelpText Examples

Journals	Journals available for this module
Inquiries	Inquiries available for this module
Reports	Reports that can be printed from this module
Periodic	Jobs available for periodic processing
Wizards	Wizards available for guiding you through tasks
Setup	Setup forms with parameters for setting up this module

Post	Select a posting option for the current record
Setup	Update setup information for the current project
Inquiries	Get specific information related to the current project
Functions	Select a function to be applied on the current project
Print	Select a printing option for the current record
Transactions	View transactions entered on the current record

If possible, phrase all HelpTexts within a single menu, submenu, or menu button group identically, with a consistent choice of words.