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Menu Help Text

Help text should be provided for each menu. The Help text should follow the UIS standards used on system menus and should contain:

  1. Function: A summary of the subject covered by the menu.
  2. How to use the menu: A standard paragraph on how to use a menu should be provided
  3. Option descriptions: Each option should be described, under a heading, giving the option number. The introduction help group for the option object can be used. For example, if the option is a command, use the overview help text for the command.
  4. Function keys: A short description of any command key functions (for example, F3=Exit).