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Frequently Asked Questions

Some frequently asked questions and answers about the creation of Apple Guides. If you find (argh) a mistake, please drop me a line.

This FAQ was last revised on September 3rd, 1997.

Hot Text

What...

• is hot text?

How do I...

• decide whether to use hot text?
• show the user which text is hot?
• make hot text that pops up a new window?
• make hot text perform an action?
• make pictures and non-text objects hot?

Why...

• can't the compiler find my hot text?
• doesn't my hot text formatting appear in the guide?
• doesn't hot text work when the user clicks it?

Writing Style

How do I...

• decide whether to use Apple Guide for my project?
• create an Apple Guide if I'm not a programmer?
• create sidebars and notes in a guide?
• write a helpful Oops panel?
• use pictures in my guide?

Where...

• can I find examples and help?

Guide Additions (Mixins)

What...

• is a mixin?

How do I...

• decide whether to use mixins?
• set up and compile a mixin?
• control when a mixin mixes into the parent guide?
• refer in a mixin to elements in the parent guide?

Why...

• does GuideMaker refuse to compile my mixin?
• won't a mixin mix into the parent guide?
• does the guide look strange when a mixin is active?

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