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Adobe TCS3 is here with new XML and Social Media features!

By Ugur Akinci | January 11, 2011

© 2011 Ugur Akinci I’m excited to hear that Adobe’s Technical Communication Suite 3 is introduced with exciting built-in DITA/XML and social media/networking features. I understand both FrameMaker 10 and Robohelp 9 are being shipped as we speak. Here is a great intro by Adobe Senior Product Evangelist RJ Jacquez. It looks like this version…

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How to Configure the Properties of Your MS Word Document

By Ugur Akinci | January 11, 2011

When you create a new document, it is important to set the correct MS Word properties. If you don’t do this, your document may not be formatted correctly. There are two ways to set the properties of your MS Word document: 1) Right-click on the title bar and select “Properties”. 2) Click on “File” in…

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Technical Book Review: "Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications"

By Ugur Akinci | January 10, 2011

I love all kinds of writing but I’m especially passionate about technical communication and screenplay formats. In both genres I do have a good-sized library in my study. The technical communication side of my book collection is probably led by this fundamental volume that I’m known to have taken with me on a vacation or…

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How to Create Merged Letters with MS Word’s Mail Merge Wizard

By Ugur Akinci | January 8, 2011

Mail merge is a frequently used Word feature, especially in offices and by small business owners. If you need to send the almost-same letter to a list of people, letters that different only in some fields (like Name, Address, etc.) then you’ll love MS Word 2010’s Mail Merge Wizard. It’s the most painless and foolproof…

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