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  • Free Your Content With Doc-To-Help
  • Doc-To-Help's Intuitive Workflow
  • All About Doc-To-Help's 10 Outputs
  • Transform a Word Document Useful Online Outputs
  • Adding Interactivity to Your Content
  • Creating Multiple Versions of an Output (Single-sourcing)
  • Reusing Content with Variables
  • How to Use Doc-To-Help's Built-In Editor
  • Editing Doc-To-Help Templates

Write (or import) content in Microsoft Word®, HTML, or Doc-To-Help’s editor and then publish professional quality outputs for desktop, Web, mobile, SharePoint, and print use. That’s the power of Doc-To-Help. Just focus on the content; Doc-To-Help produces impressive and useful deliverables for virtually any communication needs you may have.

Get Help from the Best Support in the Industry

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  • Free Support and Upgrades for License Holders
    Every Doc-To-Help license includes a one year subscription delivering these benefits:
    • Free upgrades for a year
    • Knowledgebase access
    • Email and online support
    • Forum support
    We also offer a Platinum level that adds unlimited phone support and 24-hour FastTrack response.
  • Free Support for Evaluators
    We provide the highest level of support to people using trial versions or just getting started. Download and test drive Doc-To-Help with peace of mind knowing that you have a team of experts behind you.

Author Where You Want

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  • Write in Word and Keep it in Word
    Doc-To-Help uses styles to break your document into topics and determine everything about the project, which means you don’t have to convert your documents or add any markup. Word content can stay in Word. Doc-To-Help even installs a toolbar in Word so Doc-To-Help’s features are always available. Doc-To-Help also includes a converter for those who wish to convert their Word documents to HTML5 for use in the built-in editor.

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  • Write in Doc-To-Help’s Editor for Topic-Based Authoring
    Doc-To-Help Enterprise includes a full-featured HTML5 editor for those who prefer to write directly in Doc-To-Help topic-by-topic. This editor looks and behaves much like Word while creating HTML5 markup, so you get the best of both worlds. Productivity tools such as Style Gallery, spell checking, table editor, and image editors make sure you have everything you need.

    Related Article: Meet our New HTML5 Source Editor

    Write in Doc-To-Help’s Editor for Topic-Based Authoring
  • Write in Industry Standard HTML Editors
    Doc-To-Help Enterprise installs a toolbar in Adobe Dreamweaver and Microsoft FrontPage, so you can use them just as you would use Word. You can also use content from any editor (including Notepad).
  • Mix Content Formats
    Since styles to do everything, it doesn’t matter what format your content is, Doc-To-Help can use it. This also means your project can mix content types. For instance, you may have existing Word documents, but you would like to write new content in the built-in editor. You can do that.
    Mix Content Formats

Use Content You Have As-is

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  • Use Existing Microsoft Word Manuals/Documents
    Use virtually any Word document (or documents) you already have and you can publish outputs instantly. Since Doc-To-Help uses your document structure to transform it into different outputs, you usually don’t have to do anything to get a basic output.

    Related Article: Take Any Word Document and Publish it in Minutes

  • Use HTML Files
    Add existing HTML files to your project and Doc-To-Help and be able to use them.
  • Convert Word Documents to HTML5
    Most Word authors like to keep their content in Word, but some would prefer to convert them to HTML5 for use in Doc-To-Help's built-in editor. In this case, use Doc-To-Help’s conversion wizard to convert Word documents one-by-one or convert an entire directory.

Convert Existing Projects

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  • Convert Any RoboHelp Project
    Whether your project is a legacy RoboHelp Word or HTML project or a newer Adobe project, Doc-To-Help will convert it, retain its settings, and the clean up the code.

    Related Article: Creating and Converting Projects

  • Convert HTML Help and WinHelp Projects
    Decompile your existing generic projects and Doc-To-Help will retain settings, formatting, table of contents, links, and more.

    Related Article: Creating and Converting Projects

  • Upgrade Legacy Doc-To-Help Projects
    Use Doc-To-Help’s Doc-To-Help 2000 converter if you have legacy Doc-To-Help projects. If your projects are newer, then Doc-To-Help will automatically upgrade them.

    Related Article: Creating and Converting Projects

Word Authoring Features

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  • Use Existing Microsoft Word Manuals/Documents
    Use virtually any Word document (or documents) you already have and you can publish outputs instantly. Since Doc-To-Help uses your document structure to transform it into different outputs, you usually don’t have to do anything to get a basic output.

    Related Article: Take Any Word Document and Publish it in Minutes

  • Access Doc-To-Help Features with the Integrated Toolbar
    The Doc-To-Help toolbar is automatically installed in Microsoft Word. It is used to create topic links, add index keywords, apply conditions, insert variables, apply styles, create topics, add Glossary terms, and more.
    Access Doc-To-Help Features with the Integrated Toolbar
  • Use Built-in or Custom Templates
    When you author in Word, templates control the look and behavior of your outputs. Doc-To-Help includes Word templates that work right out-of-the-box; customize them to create your own unique outputs. If you already have your own templates, just move the Styles into your Doc-To-Help template.

    Related Article: Guide to Templates and Styles

  • Easy Flash Movie Integration
    Quickly insert a Flash movie into your Word files with a click. Doc-To-Help will embed the movie and automatically apply conditions that exclude it from printed manuals and other outputs that do not support Flash. (Flash movies can be created with DemoWorks, also available from ComponentOne.)
    Easy Flash Movie Integration
  • Margin Notes That Work in Both Print and Online
    Add margin notes in Word with the click of a button. These notes can be designated to appear as popups in online Help.

    Related Article: Creating Margin Notes

  • Automatic Conditional Links and Cross-references
    Create links for online output and Doc-To-Help will turn them into cross-reference for print. Alternatively, create cross-references for print output and Doc-To-Help will turn them into links for the Web and desktop.

    Related Article: Handling Links in Manuals

  • Drag, Drop, and Link
    Drag items from Doc-To-Help's Topics grid or Table of Contents and drop them into your content to automatically create links.
  • Image Map Support
    Add hotspot links to images using the Image Map Editor. You can link to topics, index keywords, or groups.

Built-in Editor Features

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  • Built-in Editor with Word Ease-of-use
    Doc-To-Help has a built-in HTML5 editor with a Word-like interface, complete with a Style Gallery, spell checking, table editor, and more.
  • Edit in WYSIWYG or Code View
    You can work in Design mode (WYSIWYG) or Source mode (code view), then check your work in Preview mode.
  • Editable, Self-validating Source Code
    You can edit in Source mode (code view) and Doc-To-Help validates your edits against W3C standards.
  • Style on-the-fly with Local Formatting Mode
    If you prefer to apply formatting in your document (rather than using CSS styles), Doc-To-Help allows you to edit in “Local Formatting” mode. When you work in this mode you can apply formatting, such as fonts and alignment, on the fly.
    Style on-the-fly with Local Formatting Mode
  • Print Your Drafts
    Print files directly from the editor for easy sharing and editing.
  • Save Time with Global Search and Replace
    Edit text once and propagate the change throughout the project with global search and replace.
  • Word Count
    Keep track of topic size with a convenient word and character count tool.
  • Visual Style Editor
    The built-in editor, style list, and style galleries (modeled after Microsoft Office) help you select, create, and edit styles. No need to edit the CSS manually.
    Visual Style Editor
  • Design Image Maps
    Use the image map editor to add make your graphics interactive.

    Related Article: Creating Interactive Graphics with Image Maps

  • Drag, Drop, and Link
    Drag items from Doc-To-Help's Topics grid or Table of Contents and drop them into your content to automatically create links.
    Drag, Drop, and Link

Add Interactivity to Your Outputs

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  • Choose from a Variety of Linking Options
    Link to other topics with standard links, pop-ups, or cross-references (for example, "See more on page 5") using Doc-To-Help’s link dialog. This dialog, available in all editing environments, helps you link to a variety of objects including topic title, glossary, term, or bookmark. You can even show the link as a button. If you change the name of the linked item, Doc-To-Help will automatically update everything for you.
  • Add Expanding, Drop-down, and Pop-up Text
    Make your content dynamic by adding more information in an expanding, drop-down, or pop-up element. All you need to do is use the toolbar available in Word, Doc-To-Help’s editor, Dreamweaver, and FrontPage.
    Add Expanding, Drop-down, and Pop-up Text
  • Design Image Maps
    Use the image map editor to add make your graphics interactive.

    Related Article: Creating Interactive Graphics with Image Maps

  • Organize Your Information with Expanding/Collapsing Sections
    Increase the readability of your online Help topics by including collapsible/expandable sections complete with "+" and "-" icons. Doc-To-Help makes this as simple as clicking a button; no special code is needed. This feature is available in Word, Doc-To-Help’s editor, Dreamweaver, and FrontPage.
    Organize Your Information with Expanding/Collapsing Sections
  • Automatic Topic Creation
    If you have an existing manual or would rather write in book format, Doc-To-Help will automatically break into topics for you. Your document’s heading structure determines topic/sub-topic creation. You can even use custom heading styles.

    Related Article: Structuring Documents for Doc-To-Help

  • Automatic Related Topic Links
    When Doc-To-Help creates topics, it automatically includes a customizable list of “See Also” links to its subtopics.

    Related Article: Managing Related Topics

    Automatic Related Topic Links

Automatic Formatting and Navigation

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  • Margin Notes That Work in Both Print and Online
    Add margin notes in Word with the click of a button. These notes can be designated to appear as popups in online Help.

    Related Article: Creating Margin Notes

  • Automatic Conditional Links and Cross-references
    Create links for online output and Doc-To-Help will turn them into cross-reference for print. Alternatively, create cross-references for print output and Doc-To-Help will turn them into links for the Web and desktop.

    Related Article: Handling Links in Manuals

  • Automatic Topic Creation
    If you have an existing manual or would rather write in book format, Doc-To-Help will automatically break into topics for you. Your document’s heading structure determines topic/sub-topic creation. You can even use custom heading styles.

    Related Article: Structuring Documents for Doc-To-Help

  • Automatic Related Topic Links
    When Doc-To-Help creates topics, it automatically includes a customizable list of “See Also” links to its subtopics.

    Related Article: Managing Related Topics

    Automatic Related Topic Links
  • Automatic Table of Contents
    Doc-To-Help uses your document structure (when using Word) or your topic hierarchy (when using HTML or the built-in editor) to create a customizable TOC for you.
  • Automatic Breadcrumbs
    When creating online and desktop outputs, Doc-To-Help automatically includes breadcrumb links.
    Automatic Breadcrumbs
  • Automatic Glossary Links
    When creating online outputs, Doc-To-Help automatically links glossary terms to a pop-up with its definition the first time it appears in any topic.
  • Automatic Index Creation
    Doc-To-Help can create an index for you. This is based on topic titles, so most use the index editor to enhance it with more keywords.
  • Automatic Index Inclusion/Exclusion
    If an index exists, Doc-To-Help adds it to the NetHelp and Mobile outputs. If it does not exist, Doc-To-Help omits it.

Publishing for Any Platform/Need

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  • Publish Multiple Formats and/or Versions from One Project
    Doc-To-Help’s key purpose is to allow you to use one set of content to produce as many different versions for as many different platforms as you need. This means you can write once and produce a student and teacher manual, you can create online Help and a print manual, or whatever combination you need. Just select your output and click Build.
  • Publish Content on the Web
    Produce NetHelp, Doc-To-Help’s most popular output, which is a self-contained Web site that includes navigation, search, and index. All you need to do is copy it to a Web server.
    Publish Content on the Web
  • Create a Mobile Site (Mobile Help)
    Deploy Mobile Help, a site designed for mobile phones. It includes easy navigation, search, TOC, index, and multi-touch support.
  • Create eBooks (EPUB)
    Create interactive books that can be read on virtually any device (eReaders, tablets, phones, PCs, Macs, and more). Publishing EPUB is just as easy as publishing any of Doc-To-Help's outputs. Just select the EPUB target and build.
    Create eBooks (EPUB)
  • Produce Microsoft Desktop Help Formats
    Create Microsoft Help formats (HTML Help, Microsoft Help Viewer 1.0, Help 2.0, and WinHelp).
  • Create a SharePoint Wiki
    Publish your content directly to a SharePoint wiki. All you need to do is tell Doc-To-Help where the site is and it will do the rest.

    Related Article: SharePoint Wiki + Doc-To-Help = A Quick And Easy Way To Create A Collaborative Website

    Create a SharePoint Wiki
  • Produce Print-Ready Books and Manuals
    Many tools like Doc-To-Help list printed manual as their output, but all you get is a printout of the web-based deliverables. Doc-To-Help produces a complete manual ready for print. See Doc-To-Help’s manual for an example.
  • Produce Eclipse Help
    The Eclipse IDE is quickly growing in popularity, but few tools output its Help format. Rest assured that you can easily get Eclipse Help with Doc-To-Help.
    Produce Eclipse Help
  • Produce JavaHelp
    One click gets you JavaHelp. No coding or formatting required.
  • Produce Help for Visual Studio (all formats)
    Developers who need to integrate documentation with Visual Studio can choose from Help 2.0 or Microsoft Help Viewer.
    Produce Help for Visual Studio (all formats)

Web Publishing Tools

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  • Publish Content on the Web
    Produce NetHelp, Doc-To-Help’s most popular output, which is a self-contained Web site that includes navigation, search, and index. All you need to do is copy it to a Web server.
  • Create a Mobile Site (Mobile Help)
    Deploy Mobile Help, a site designed for mobile phones. It includes easy navigation, search, TOC, index, and multi-touch support.
  • Embed NetHelp into Web Pages
    Doc-To-Help’s NetHelp 2.0 is architected to make it easy to embed a single topic, or an entire Help system, into a web page. This allows you to stream updated content to your website without web development. This feature requires some lightweight front-end configuration to your website. Your Help system does not need to be hosted on the same web server as your main site.
  • Gather Feedback with with DISQUS Integration
    Gather user feedback (ommenting and ratings) and build a user community by incorporating DISQUS in NetHelp 2.0 Targets. DISQUS (http://disqus.com/) is an online discussion and commenting service for websites that uses a networked platform and works on all popular browsers. To see an example of NetHelp with DISQUS enabled, check out our online sample.
  • Simple Web Deployment
    You don’t need to be an IT pro to publish NetHelp to the Web. NetHelp is self-contained, so all you need to do is copy it to a Web server. Doc-To-Help can even output directly to a folder on your server.
  • Give Your End-Users Full-Featured Search
    Enjoy exact phrase, fuzzy, Boolean, and synonym search. The best part is that you don’t have to do anything. It is automatically built into every NetHelp output.

    Related Article: Optimized NetHelp Search in Doc-To-Help 2011

  • Produce Section 508 Compliant (Accessible) Content
    Doc-To-Help creates a version of NetHelp and Mobile Help that is compliant with Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act.
  • Embed Headers, Footers, or Code into Every Topic
    Use XHTML or HTML to inject content or code into every topic. You can designate this code to go in the header, beginning of the topic, or the end of the topic. This feature is commonly used for analytics code, headers, and footers.
    Embed Headers, Footers, or Code into Every Topic
  • Easily Brand and Customize Your Output
    Doc-To-Help gives you many customization options. Use the Theme designer to choose from a collection of color and style schemes, add your logo, and specify a header. Edit the style-sheet, layout files, and jQuery scripts for complete control.
  • Choose from Nine Languages for NetHelp’s Interface
    Doc-To-Help ships with nine languages to choose from when producing NetHelp 2.0. Just choose your language and publish.
  • Publish Right-to-Left Output
    Choose Doc-To-Help's right-to-left theme and produce outputs appropriate for languages such as Hebrew and Arabic.
  • Include Google Analytics and Google Search
    Embed Google scripts to use their analytics or search features.

    Related Articles:

  • Include the Mark of the Web for Web-based Output
    Applying the "Mark of the Web" ensures that you will not get the ActiveX warning in Internet Explorer when running NetHelp locally. Doc-To-Help will include it in Web-based outputs for you.

    Related Article: Making Browser-Based Help (NetHelp) Work Locally using “The Mark of the Web”

Desktop Help and Tools for Software Documentation

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  • Create HTML Help (CHM)
    Output HTML Help, Microsoft's standard desktop Help format (also called .chm files).
  • Create WinHelp (HLP)
    Output WinHelp, Microsoft's legacy desktop Help format (also called .hlp files).
  • Produce Eclipse Help
    The Eclipse IDE is quickly growing in popularity, but few tools output its Help format. Rest assured that you can easily get Eclipse Help with Doc-To-Help.
  • Produce JavaHelp
    One click gets you JavaHelp. No coding or formatting required.
    Produce JavaHelp
  • Produce Help for Visual Studio (all formats)
    Developers who need to integrate documentation with Visual Studio can choose from Help 2.0 or Microsoft Help Viewer.
  • Implement Context Sensitive Help
    Choose to have Doc-To-Help create context ID’s or create them yourself to map topics to software or Web interfaces.

    Related Article: Integrating Your Documentation into Your Application

  • Get Automatic Reference with Microsoft Sandcastle
    Microsoft's Sandcastle utility automatically creates MSDN formatted reference documentation from .NET source code and XML comment files. Doc-To-Help integrates Sandcastle's XML output into your projects, automatically creating topics, index, TOC, and other Help elements. You can build on this information by editing/adding your own topics, and linking to namespaces. This content integrates with the Help system in Visual Studio .NET (Help 2.0 and Microsoft Help Viewer 1.0).

    Related Article: 5 Ways Doc-To-Help Makes Creating API/SDK Documentation Simple

  • Use Doc-To-Help with Inedo BuildMaster
    Inedo BuildMaster automates the software building process and integrates with Doc-To-Help to automatically build your documentation projects when software builds are executed. Learn more about Build Master.

Print Publishing Tools

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  • Margin Notes That Work in Both Print and Online
    Add margin notes in Word with the click of a button. These notes can be designated to appear as popups in online Help.

    Related Article: Creating Margin Notes

  • Automatic Conditional Links and Cross-references
    Create links for online output and Doc-To-Help will turn them into cross-reference for print. Alternatively, create cross-references for print output and Doc-To-Help will turn them into links for the Web and desktop.

    Related Article: Handling Links in Manuals

  • Template and Style Sheet Compatibility
    Doc-To-Help includes a collection of complete templates and style sheets to transform your content to print-friendly outputs. You can customize these or even use your own.
  • Control Page Breaks
    Set preferences to control page breaks. These include starting chapters on new pages and specifying that blocks of content do not break across pages.
  • Create PDFs for Online or Print Use
    Even though PDFs produced with Doc-To-Help are press-ready, you may want to design them for on-screen use instead. In this case, Doc-To-Help will use live links instead of cross references. You can also choose to include both.

SharePoint Publishing Tools

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Tools for Productivity and Project Management

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  • Visual Style Editor
    The built-in editor, style list, and style galleries (modeled after Microsoft Office) help you select, create, and edit styles. No need to edit the CSS manually.
  • Design Image Maps
    Use the image map editor to add make your graphics interactive.

    Related Article: Creating Interactive Graphics with Image Maps

    Design Image Maps
  • Easily Brand and Customize Your Output
    Doc-To-Help gives you many customization options. Use the Theme designer to choose from a collection of color and style schemes, add your logo, and specify a header. Edit the style-sheet, layout files, and jQuery scripts for complete control.
  • Intuitive Microsoft Office-Style Interface Reduces Learning
    Doc-To-Help is designed to be familiar to Office users. If you can use Microsoft Word (or Outlook), you can use Doc-To-Help.
  • Schedule Builds
    Use a convenient interface to schedule one-off or recurring builds; great for agile teams or generating large projects off-hours.
  • Set up Batch Builds via Command Line
    Use a few commands to set up regular batch builds. Similar to the build scheduler, this is great for agile teams or generating large projects off-hours.

    Related Article: Building Doc-To-Help Targets from the Command Line

  • Manage Your Content with the Topics Grid
    Doc-To-Help’s unique Topics grid allows you to view your topics and their settings at a glance. Set preferences one by one or en masse.
  • Drag Topics to Create a “See Also” List
    Doc-To-Help automatically creates “See Also” links in Help based on styles. You can augment those links, or remove selected ones if you wish. The Related Topics pane makes this possible using drag-and-drop.
    Drag Topics to Create a “See Also” List
  • Create an Index with a Drag-and-Drop Interface
    Use the Index editor to create keyword and drag topics to associate them.
  • Drag, Drop, and Link
    Drag items from Doc-To-Help's Topics grid or Table of Contents and drop them into your content to automatically create links.
    Drag, Drop, and Link
  • Duplicate Projects to Reuse Settings and Content
    A Save Project As feature copies your entire project so you can backup projects or create new projects from a base that is set up the way you want it. This saves time and helps you ensure accuracy by reusing work you have already completed.
  • Import Project Settings from Other Projects
    Ensure consistency among projects with a click. You can import settings from another project when you create a new project, or after it is already created. Project settings include templates, style sheets, themes, project properties, targets, variables, and more.

    Related Article: A Different Kind of Reuse: Reusing project settings in Doc-To-Help

    Import Project Settings from Other Projects
  • Open Multiple Projects at Once
    You can work more efficiently when you can open multiple projects to copy items and compare projects.

Choose from Many Collaboration and Content Management Options

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  • Use Microsoft SharePoint to Manage Content
    Upload your content to a SharePoint library and take advantage of SharePoint’s management and workflow features. Doc-To-Help works with SharePoint’s check in/check out features and permissions, so you get a complete source control and version control system without headaches.

    Related Article: How Doc-To-Help Works with SharePoint

  • Use Office 365 (SharePoint Online) to Manage Content
    Upload your content to a SharePoint Online library and take advantage of SharePoint’s management and workflow features without installing SharePoint! Doc-To-Help works with SharePoint’s check in/check out features and permissions, so you get a complete source control and version control system without installation and maintenance headaches.
  • Use Microsoft Team Foundation Server for Source Control
    Use Doc-To-Help's interface with Team Foundation Server and take advantage of all the source control features it offers.
  • Use Doc-To-Help's Own Built-in Team Authoring Support
    Use the included team authoring support technology to manage collaboration with basic check in/out, version history, and other source control features.
  • Microsoft Team Foundation Server Integration
    Use Doc-To-Help's interface with Team Foundation Server and take advantage of all the source control features it offers.
  • Translation Support With Microsoft SharePoint
    Upload your source documents to a Microsoft SharePoint Translation Library. SharePoint will automate the translation workflow, and Doc-To-Help will create a copy of your project for each language.

Single Source and Reuse Content

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  • Margin Notes That Work in Both Print and Online
    Add margin notes in Word with the click of a button. These notes can be designated to appear as popups in online Help.

    Related Article: Creating Margin Notes

  • Automatic Conditional Links and Cross-references
    Create links for online output and Doc-To-Help will turn them into cross-reference for print. Alternatively, create cross-references for print output and Doc-To-Help will turn them into links for the Web and desktop.

    Related Article: Handling Links in Manuals

  • Publish Multiple Formats and/or Versions from One Project
    Doc-To-Help’s key purpose is to allow you to use one set of content to produce as many different versions for as many different platforms as you need. This means you can write once and produce a student and teacher manual, you can create online Help and a print manual, or whatever combination you need. Just select your output and click Build.
  • Use Conditions to Map Content Where You Want It
    It is possible to conditionalize text, topics, or even entire documents. That content can then be flagged for specific output types, Targets, or by fully-customizable attributes. You can create outputs for multiple audiences or formats from a single project.
  • Modularize Your Projects
    Combine multiple projects into one with a single table of contents. This enables you to mix and match modular content for uses such as addressing specific audiences and dividing responsibilities among your team.

    Related Article: When & How to Create a Modular Help System

  • Use Variables to Manage and Reuse Content
    Using Variables, you can create content in one place and reuse it across your project. Text Variables are used for any amount of unformatted text; Rich Content Variables allow you to store formatting along with text. Additionally, topics can easily be reused in a single project as well as across multiple projects.

    Related Articles:

  • Save an Unlimited Number of Output Templates
    Create as many targets as you need. Each target can have specific content, settings, and styles mapped to it.
  • Create Tables of Contents for Specific Outputs
    Doc-To-Help automatically creates a table of contents, but you may want to tweak it for certain outputs or audiences. Doc-To-Help’s TOC editor allows you to customize the TOC for specific outputs.
  • Apply Conditions to HTML Tags for Granular Single Sourcing
    Get detailed by inserting conditions into HTML tags with attributes. Using this technique, you can include/exclude items such as table rows from specific outputs. Read about how one of our customers use this technique in the “Interview with Lance Dockins (Doc-To-Help Podcast Series Episode #1)” blog post.

Localize Your Outputs

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  • Generate Output in Any Windows-Supported Language
    Write in any language that Windows supports and Doc-To-Help will be able to generate the output correctly.

    Related Article: Setting Up Doc-To-Help for Languages Other Than English

  • Use Unicode Characters
    Doc-To-Help supports the Unicode character set, so rest assured that your content will be compatible.
  • Use SharePoint Translation Management Libraries
    Upload your source documents to a Microsoft SharePoint Translation Library. SharePoint will automate the translation workflow, and Doc-To-Help will create a copy of your project for each language.

    Related Article: Managing Translation with Microsoft SharePoint and Doc-To-Help

  • Choose Your Spell Checking Language
    Choose from a variety a different language dictionaries for the spell checker.

Advanced Features

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  • Script Your Own Features
    Use Visual Basic to create custom scripts and assign them to styles to develop your own features.
  • Use XML Transforms to Customize Outputs
    Use XSLT or .NET to add your own topic features in XHTML-based outputs.
  • Deep jQuery customization for NetHelp
    Use jQuery to create your own NetHelp features or even an entire Help system from scratch.

Doc-To-Help enables technical communicators, policy writers, and other content creators to author in Doc-To-Help's XML-based editor, Microsoft Word or HTML, (or use existing documents) and publish to the Web (via ComponentOne NetHelp®), Help systems, or printed manuals with a single click. Doc-To-Help is developed by ComponentOne, the makers of Studio Enterprise, a suite of components for Visual Studio.

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