Before you log on and begin searching, you need to learn some basics. Throughout this booklet, the information you type is shown in boldface, upper-case characters.
All online interaction is enclosed in rounded boxes.
A command is an instruction to the computer to do something. You type in a command next to the prompt. It may not be present on all terminals. Hold the CTRL key down and press the S key. The costs of online searching include connect hour fees, telecommunication charges, search term fees, and answer display fees.