help menu

Software assistance panel

A help menu is the section of a software application's interface that provides access to documentation, tutorials, and support resources.

Usually found in the menu bar, it typically contains user guides, keyboard shortcuts, troubleshooting information, and links to online support: Check the help menu for a list of shortcuts.

Related

tutorial · guide · assistance · instructions · click · navigation · documentation · troubleshoot · search · getting started · icon · options · settings · about · shortcuts · manual · tooltips · interface

Categories
Opposites
user guidance vs. user confusion

help menuno support

error message · abandonware · dead end · RTFM · sink or swim

documentation type

help menututorial video

Filmed lesson explaining something

live support · user manual · classroom instruction · chat support

accessibility of information

help menublack box

Opaque system or device

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G