Motif and CDE 2.1 Style Guide Reference

When to Use

This section includes required, recommended, and optional guidelines on when to use the element described in this topic.

Required

When the word Required precedes the statement, the statement is considered to be fundamental to developing an application that complies with the standard.

Recommended

When the word Recommended precedes the statement, the statement is recommended to create an interface that is easy to use and consistent with other interfaces.

Optional

When the word Optional precedes the statement, the statement is optional. That is, the guideline might be useful to consider when creating your interface, but is neither fundamental nor recommended.

Specific requirements may not apply to your application. For more information, see the Certification Checklist.