icons vs. buttons?

[Janice Gelb]

Keith Hansen wrote:
> Janice wrote:
> 
> <<Click the OK button (indicated by a thumbs-up icon).>>
> 
> Let's assume the button does NOT have a thumbs-up icon. It just has the
> letters "OK" on it.
> 
> Is it necessary to say "Click the OK button"?
> 
> Or is just "Click OK" acceptable?
> 
> What is the consensus?
> 

The rule in our style guide is:

    If you are referring to a common button name (such
    as OK) or have established a button name used in the
    application, you can eliminate the surrounding phrase
    “the ... button"

-- Janice

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