A Shoe is a Shoe is a Shoe. But a Knot is not Always a Knot.
I'm clumsy and not just a bit. Ask my colleagues, they will confirm it. So it is not surprising that since my childhood I have not been able to tie my shoes properly. more...
tcworld 2018 part 3: Creative online videos for technical documentation
Clear the stage! At the beginning of his workshop "Creating thrilling online videos", Stephan Schneider showed two pictures. more...
Recommend+To? A Clear Recommendation
In technical documentation, we avoid recommendations. They rarely help the reader: The producer recommends ultra-light power cells. Why? What happens if I use others? more...
There is no life after delete
When should we use delete and when remove in technical writing? more...
From Word to XML in Four Steps
Many companies start producing their documentation in Word, and this works well for small manuals. But over time, as products change and grow, small manuals suddenly have hundreds of pages and become increasingly difficult to manage. At this point, companies look for other solutions such as migrating from Word to XML-based documentation. Structured FrameMaker is a popular choice for an XML editor. But making this transition requires knowledge, discipline, and attention to detail. more...