Writing Better Computer User Documentation: From Paper to Hypertext, Version 2.0 - Softcover

Brockmann, R. John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471622605 ISBN 13: 9780471622604

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1990

Synopsis

Inadequate software documentation for users is a widely acknowledged problem in the computer industry. Designed to help data processing professionals and technical writers write clear, accurate computer user documentation, this book presents a systematic approach to writing manuals, online documents, hypertext, system messages, menus and online tutorials - in short, all the methods of communicating software to users. This highly systematic approach guides readers through the entire writing process, from inception of the documentation project to updating after publication. It includes coverage of new techniques such as team writing, document prototyping, writing "minimal" manuals, Hypertext, and mass storage information. Helpful tips on layout, format, design, typography and colour are provided to create effective documents through desktop publishing and documentation databases.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471622605
• ISBN 13: 9780471622604
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 400