The Difference Between Globalization vs. Localization in Technical Writing
Technical communicators are faced with localization versus “globalization” choices when generating documents for an international audience: 1) They need to do something and change the document before the product or service can be offered to the international audience. 2) They either need to GLOBALIZE the product or LOCALIZE it. 3) The choice made in the…
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Localization — Don’t Use Phrasal Verbs in Your Technical Documents
Introduction to Localization Localization of technical documents requires the translation of the technical text into local languages. Some English components do not have corresponding equivalents in other languages and thus are almost impossible to translate correctly. Globalization versus Localization Localization is the process of adapting a product to suit different regional or international markets. It…
Read More3 (Great!) Adobe FrameMaker Page-Navigation Shortcuts to Save you Time
© 2010 Ugur Akinci VIDEO: Adobe FrameMaker Page Shortcuts If you’re a regular Adobe FrameMaker user, one thing goes without saying: you’ll be doing a lot of tripping back and forth between these 3 main types of pages: Body Pages Master Pages Reference Pages Yes, you can certainly select View from the main menu and…
Read MoreMS Word 2010 — How to Easily Capture and Edit an Image Artistically
Ugur Akinci MS Word has a powerful built-in image and screen-capture utility, tucked away under the INSERT tab. Follow these steps: (Click on images to enlarge them) 1. Select an image you’d like to capture (like a Web page) and display it in your browser/monitor. 2. Switch to MS Word. Open a new document. Select…
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