Bold
July 1, 2026 · View on GitHub
Guidance
Use bold for UI labels, UI element names, and key terms that users must identify or interact with. Use it sparingly — overuse dilutes its value.
Examples
Do:
Select Save to apply your changes.
Under General Properties, enter a name for the virtual server.
Use the Create button to add a new pool member.
Don't:
Make sure to always save your work before closing.
The system will restart after you apply changes.
Notes
Bold is for UI labels and interaction points, not for general emphasis. Use sentence structure to create emphasis instead.
Do not use italics as an alternative to bold for UI elements. Do not use ALL CAPS for emphasis under any circumstances.
Specific bold conventions:
- UI labels: always bold, use exact capitalization as shown in the UI
- Commands: bold when referenced in prose; use code formatting in procedures
- Database keys: bold, all lowercase
Parameter names, file paths, IP addresses, and other literal strings the user must type or match exactly use inline code, not bold. See Code blocks.