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Subject:Re: Question on Naming From:"Janet M. Swisher" <swisher -at- enthought -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Wed, 09 Feb 2005 10:47:07 -0600
"Oja, W. Kelly" wrote:
> I currently have a slew of procedures loaded with screen shots and other
> assorted graphics. I now need to make procedures for the power users
> that will only have the commands.
>
> Anyway, without getting too retentive, is there a simple way to
> name the second set of procedures for the experienced users? I would
> rather no go back and rename the first set as they have the LAN address
> where they can be located.
>
> I was thinking of adding 'Certified' to the beginning of each procedure
> for the second set.
>
Naturally, it depends on what makes sense to your audience. "Certified"
makes very littel sense to me. The only situation I can imagine where
that would fit is if you offer a "certification" in using your product,
and want to imply that only certified users can understand the
abbreviated instructions.
Terms like "Summary" or "Quick Reference" come to my mind for what
you're describing. I would be inclined to apply this label to the
collection of abbreviated procedures, rather than each procedure
individually. However, that may depend on how the procedures are presented.
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