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Words and phrases

This is a list of words that are preferred for Hexa writing. Search this list to find the word you want. If the word is not listed below, defer to the Microsoft Style Guide.

Terms

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e.g. For example
biweekly Twice a week, Every two weeks
enterprise first, Enterprise First enterprise-first
Pull Request pull request
docs like code, docs as code, docs-as-code Docs as Code

Group names

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DevServices Developer Services
HexaLabs Hexa Technology Labs

Product names

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Pharmacy Rx, Pharmacyrx PharmacyRx
PharmaServ, Pharma serv Pharmaserv
Enterprise Rx, Enterpriserx EnterpriseRx

UI actions

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select, click on click

UI Elements

Use this list to describe user interface elements.

Element Description
Checkbox A checkbox allows the user to select one or more options from a set. Use vertical columns placed side by side if the list length requires scrolling or if comparison of terms might be necessary.
Radio button A radio button is used to allow users to select one item at a time.
Dropdown list A dropdown list allows a users to select one item at a time, similarly to a radio button, but is more compact allowing you to save space.
List box A list box, like a checkbox, allows users to select multiple items at a time, but is more compact and can support a longer list of options if needed.
Button A button indicates an action upon touch and is typically labeled using text, an icon, or both.
Dropdown button The dropdown button consists of a button that when clicked displays a drop-down list of mutually exclusive items.
Toggle button A toggle button allows the user to change a setting between two states. It is most effective when the on/off states are visually distinct.
Text field A text field allows users to enter text. It can allow either a single line or multiple lines of text.
Date and time picker A date picker allows users to select a date and/or time. By using the picker, the information is consistently formatted and input into the system.