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Why Aren't We Talking About Microsoft Word?
Dan Beall, Product Manager
Look around at trade show sessions, blog posts, books, and other discussions centered on technical writing technology. You will see discussions, and much frustration, about DITA, XML, Framemaker, and other complex topics, but nothing about Word. This puzzles me because Word is still the most widely used and could be the best suited tool for the average writer.
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Everyone knows how to use Word, so there's no learning curve. It has built-in tools for reviewing and editing, and templates can be used to enforce formatting and structure (I'll admit, only to a degree). Perhaps the biggest benefit is its integration with Microsoft SharePoint as SharePoint is quickly permeating organizations of all sizes.
This is why, since day 1 (20+ years ago), Doc-To-Help has supported Word. Doc-To-Help is the best tool on the market for Word users. Just write in Word and use Doc-To-Help to produce virtually anything you need. The best part is that you can keep it in Word; no conversion is necessary. Add Doc-To-Help's SharePoint integration and you have a complete authoring, publishing, and management solution. While we continue to talk about other tools, I encourage you to continue to use Word with confidence.
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Create powerful documentation simply using Microsoft Word and Doc-To-Help
Nicky Bleiel, Senior Information Developer
Using Doc-To-Help, you can write all of your documentation in Microsoft Word (as many people do) and create every output you could possibly need - HTML Help, browser-based Help, manuals, PDFs, Help that integrates with Visual Studio, and more. |
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You can even take Word documents that you've been working on for years, and create a manual and Help in minutes. Although that is a good baseline, Doc-To-Help doesn't stop there... continue to full article. |
What's New
Doc-To-Help 2011 v2 Underway
Since the 2011 v1 release on January 19th, the Doc-To-Help development team has been hard at work. The second release will include a brand new web-based output, and support for mobile devices and Microsoft SharePoint. For details on the next release, email product manager Dan Beall.
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Upcoming Webcasts
Introducing Doc-To-Help
Take a look "under the hood" of Doc-To-Help. Topics covered include customization and creation of the Table of Contents, Context IDs, and the Index, as well as an overview of how the software works, tips, tricks, and best practices.
April 6 at 3:00 PM (ET) Register
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How to Create API/SDK Reference Documentation in a Click with Doc-To-Help
Join us to learn how easy it is to create reference documentation with Doc-To-Help.
April 20 at 3:00 PM (ET) Register
Improve Usability with ComponentOne DynamicHelp
Learn how embedded, dynamic Help improves usability, watch the C1DynamicHelp control in action, and see how simple it is to map a Help file to your interface.
April 20 at 2:00 PM (ET) Register
April 28 at 9:00 AM (ET) Register
Write, Share, and Publish Your Documentation using Microsoft Word and Doc-To-Help
See how you can write in Microsoft Word and create the useful, searchable, appealing outputs that your customers need.
April 27 at 2:00 PM (ET) Register
May 25 at 9:00 AM (ET) Register
May 31 at 2:00 PM (ET) Register
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Event Center
| The Doc-To-Help team will be presenting and exhibiting at several events this season. We look forward to meeting you; visit us to get your questions answered and see in-person demonstrations. |
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STC Summit 2011
Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Convention Center
May 15-18, 2011
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Ask the Expert
Q: We'd like to learn more about Doc-To-Help, but your webinars aren't always scheduled at a convenient time in our part of the world. Could you please schedule webinars for us?
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A: We do our best to schedule webinars so that we cover multiple time zones, but it's challenging. We have two solutions though. If you contact Brad he will set something up for you. Another option, you can listen to recorded versions of all of our webcasts on the Video Gallery. Please check this resource any time day or night. |
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If you have any additional questions on this subject or any others, please email me. Thanks, Nicky
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Survey Center
March/April Quick Survey
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Last Month's Survey Results
Last month, we asked which version of Microsoft SharePoint you used. Here are the results:
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Words from the Editor
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Why Aren't We Talking About Microsoft Word? |
Featured Article
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Create powerful documentation simply using Microsoft Word and Doc-To-Help |
What's New
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Doc-To-Help 2011 v2 Underway |
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Upcoming Webcasts |
Event Center
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STC Summit 2011 |
Ask the Expert
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Could you please schedule webinars for us?
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Survey Center
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March/April Quick Survey |
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Jan/Feb Survey Results |
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