Logos
BlackBerry logos
• Never typeset, recreate, or alter BlackBerry logos.
Third-party logos
Include a third-party logo in software only if the RIM legal department has reviewed and approved the use of the logo.
Best practice: Terminology
• Use terminology that is clear, concise, friendly, and conversational.
• Use terminology that your users are familiar with.
• Avoid technical jargon, programming terms, and colloquialisms (for example, use "wireless calendar synchronization"
instead of "OTA calendar sync").
• Use terms consistently throughout the UI and try to use terms that are consistent with other applications on the
BlackBerry device.
• Use everyday words when you can, especially if you are explaining a complex technical concept or action.
• Avoid repetition.
• Use American spelling.
• Avoid using symbols to replace text (for example, use "and" instead of an ampersand (&)).
Word list
Term Comment
abort (v) Use "end," "quit," or "stop" instead.
alert (n) Use "indicator" instead to refer to an indicator.
Use "message" instead to refer to a message.
alert (v) Use "notify" instead.
app (n) Use "application" instead to avoid using jargon.
caller ID (n) Use "contact picture" instead.
cancel (v) Use to give users the option not to proceed with the associated action, or to stop
an action in progress.
carrier (n) Use "wireless service provider" instead.
close (v) Use if there is no associated action other than to dismiss a dialog box.
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