When using a defect tracking system, most organizations employ a special syntax or shorthand to describe the steps required to reproduce a problem.
| Shorthand | Description |
|---|---|
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1, 2, 3,... |
Number the steps. |
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LClick |
Click the left mouse button. |
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RClick |
Click the right mouse button. |
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DClick |
Double click the left mouse button. |
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[ ] |
A keyboard button to be pressed. For example, [F1] for Help or [F5] for Refresh. |
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< > |
A dialog button. For example: Press <OK> or <Cancel>. |
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> |
Menu separator. For example: Select File > Open or Topic > Tools > Reports. |
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// |
A comment that is not an actual step. For example: 3) LClick the field. // At this point my machine started to smoke. |
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EXP |
Expected results. For example: EXP: The focus moves to the next field. |
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ACT |
Actual results. For example: ACT: The application crashes. |