M-AUDIO Pro Tools Recording Studio - Manual (Page 169)

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Tool Tips
Pro Tools provides Tool Tips in all main win-
dows. Holding the cursor for a few seconds over
an abbreviated name, or unlabeled icon or tool,
displays either the function or details of the
item (depending on the Tool Tips preferences
settings).
To configure Tool Tips for Pro Tools:
1 Choose Setup > Preferences, and click the Dis-
play tab.
2 In the Basics section, enable the Tool Tips op-
tions you want displayed.
Function Shows the functional name of different
Pro Tools items (such as specific buttons, indica-
tors, modes, selectors, and Edit tools).
Details Shows abbreviated or hidden Pro Tools
names or values for different Pro Tools items
(such as insert names, gain levels, settings, and
routing assignments).
3 Click OK.
To turn off Tool Tips, leave both options
deselected t