Below are some of the symbols that will help you operate the Guide and control your TV viewing.
| Symbol | Definition |
| Favorite channel | |
| Broadcast in high-definition format | |
| New episode | |
| Skipped channel | |
| Program locked by channel, rating, content advisory level or time period when Parental Control is currently enabled | |
| Program unlocked by channel, rating, content advisory level or time period when Parental Control is currently enabled | |
| DVR timer for a single event recording | |
| DVR timer for multiple event recordings | |
| Suspended timer or suspended PPV purchase | |
| Reminder timer | |
| Program broadcast with stereo sound | |
| Program features close caption | |
| Program features a secondary audio track | |
| Purchased PPV program |