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    About Avoiding Abbreviations (DCL)

    Abbreviations can be ambiguous and difficult to translate. If space constraints require you to abbreviate terms, abbreviate them consistently within a group (such as a boxed column). Be consistent. Do not spell some terms in full and abbreviate others.

    Parent topic: About Dialog Box Design Guidelines (DCL)

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