Two Different Types of Technical (Software) Documents
In technical writing, there are two different but related types of software documents and I call them “Interface Manuals” and “Procedural Guides”. An INTERFACE GUIDE explains what each button, or the graphic user interface (GUI) element that one sees on a screen is and does. For example, such a button guide would explain that if…
Read MoreHow to Create a New MS Word Document Automatically With a Specific Template?
© 2009 Ugur Akinci MS word is a powerful word processor that you can use with a lot of different templates. If you do nothing and create a new document, Word will use its default Normal.dot template to create a 8.5″ by 11″ page. But let’s say you are generating a lot of 6″x9″ documents…
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A Guide to Technical Writing Certification and Top Certificate Programs
What is a Technical Writing Certification? A technical writing certification is an industry-recognized credential that signals to employers that the holder has the skills and knowledge to produce documents in a specific field. Benefits of a Technical Writing Certification There are many benefits to obtaining a technical writing certification. The most obvious benefit is that…
Read More2 Job Moves for Writers in a Tight Market
We’re in a tight market, although probably more so for copy writers than technical writers. It’s time to re-group, re-position, and update that resume. Here are two suggestions: If you have an energy or environmental background, it’s time to re-position yourself as a “Green Writer” which covers both the alternative energy sector and environmental protectionism.…
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