UI prepositions

Last Updated : Sep 11, 2024 |
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The following are general guidelines for common prepositions:
  • Use at when referring to a location or link. Only describe the location of a UI element if required for clarity.
  • Use on when opening a window, page, or tab for the first time in the procedure.
  • Use in when you are already navigating through the content in the UI. For example, if you return to a window multiple times during a procedure, use in after the first reference to the window. Ensure that you also use in with elements such as fields and dialog boxes.
  • Use from to indicate a starting point, origin, or range. You can also use from for connections from one location to another. A UI element, such as a list or area, can be the starting point from which you perform an action.
  • Use between to indicate range. Depending on the context and phrasing, either use from or between for range. In most cases, between works well in sentences with and, while from works well in sentences with to.
More than one preposition might be appropriate depending on the context. When in doubt, consult with a colleague or the editor.
See the following table for common usage examples:
Usage scenario
Prepositions
Examples
Application, interface
In, On
  • Configure the options in the application.
  • On the web interface or desktop application, you can invite up to 100 people at a time.
Area
From
From the Accounts area, click your company name.
Connection point
From
  • Create trusted SIP entity links on System Manager from each Avaya Aura® Web Gateway node to Session Manager.
  • Traffic flows from the enterprise network to Avaya Cloud.
Desktop
On
Click Start on your desktop.
Dialog box
In
  • In the confirmation dialog box, click Yes to replace the file.
  • In the File Download dialog box, click Save to save the file.
Field
In
In the Server field, enter the IP address or FQDN of the secondary server.
List
From
Select an assignee from the list.
Location
At, On
  • At the top-right corner of the screen, click Settings.
  • The add-in opens on the right side of the screen.
Menu
From, On
  • From the drop-down menu with your profile name, click User preferences.
  • On the File menu, click New.
Network
On
The computer is on a public network.
Origin
From
You can find this information in the response from your identity provider.
Operating system
On
The Share audio option is available on Windows but not on Mac.
Page, webpage
On
Update the options on the Call Features Editing page.
Range
From, Between
  • The interval ranges from 10 to 36,000 seconds.
  • Enter a value between 5 and 40.
Screen
On
Click anywhere on the screen.
Status change
From
The color changes from green to red.
Tab
On, From (as a starting point)
  • On the Security tab, click Change Password.
  • From the Settings tab in the Admin Area, you can manage company configuration settings.
URL
At
You can view a description of Avaya products and services at www.avaya.com.
Web console, administration portal
On
On the System Manager web console, click Server Management.
Website
On
The latest version of the software is available on the Avaya Support website.
Window
On
On the Device Settings window, select your microphone and camera.
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