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    select the 'Cancel' button

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This is an imperative phrase, instructing the user to perform an action. It uses a transitive verb ('select') followed by its direct object ('the 'Cancel' button'). The single quotes around 'Cancel' indicate that it is a specific label or text on a button.

    Sample sentences

    If you don't want to save your changes, please select the 'Cancel' button.

    If you don't want to save your changes, please select the 'Cancel' button.

    The program will close if you select the 'Cancel' button on this dialog.

    The program will close if you select the 'Cancel' button on this dialog.

    To return to the previous screen without confirming, select the 'Cancel' button.

    To return to the previous screen without confirming, select the 'Cancel' button.

    Quick facts

    quotation_marks:Single quotes are often used in user interface instructions to refer to specific button labels, menu items, or text fields, distinguishing them from the surrounding text.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    If you don't want to save your changes, please select the 'Cancel' button.

    If you don't want to save your changes, please select the 'Cancel' button.

    The program will close if you select the 'Cancel' button on this dialog.

    The program will close if you select the 'Cancel' button on this dialog.

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