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Standard Symbols

CUA panels use standard graphic symbols that have special meanings. Some symbols indicate the type of action to take. For example, dots before list items mean, Select one item only from this list. Other symbols indicate that a special service is provided. For example, a plus sign (+) after an input field means that list selection is available from this field.

The following table shows the standard symbols used in CA Gen z/OS panels.

Symbol

Meaning

....

Leader dots, to align a field literal with its data.

.._?_?_

Data entry (input) field

..:

Output field

+

Prompt indicator: a selection list is available for the field.

.Name1
.Name2

Single choice selection list.

/

Default selection character for selection lists.

_Item1
_Item2

Multiple choice selection or action list.

_ 1.
_ 2.

Choice entry field for menu selection.

The following paragraphs discuss the standard symbols in more detail.