Bold Used for UI elements such as menu paths (e.g., File > New > Project) and wizard and editor elements.
Italics Used for emphasis and to highlight terminology.
Lucida Sans Typewriter Used for Java code, property names, filepaths, plug-in ids, and the like that are embedded in the text of a paragraph.
Lucida Console Used for Java code samples and XML snippets.
Lucida Console Bold Used to highlight important lines in code samples.
Notes and sidebars are used often to highlight information that readers may find interesting or helpful in using or understanding the function being described in the main text. We tried to achieve an effect similar to that of an informal pair-programming experience where you sit down with somebody and get impromptu tips and tricks here and there.