Re: What areas of FrameMaker should I focus on as a new technical writer?

[jewahe -at- comcast -dot- net (Jeff Hanvey)]

To learn basic FrameMaker skills, I suggest:

1. Doing a simple project, using the built-in features to get a feel for the program.

2. Using the paragraph and character designer to create and maintain style tags. While doing this, be sure to develop a couple of levels of numbering.

3. Using the master pages to design a custom page layout/template.

4. Putting together multiple FrameMaker docs using the book feature.

5. Creating a table of contents for the book.

6. Learning to import template and styles on a book level.

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Jeff Hanvey
Thomson, GA
jewahe -at- comcast -dot- net 

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Andy Kelsall" <andy -dot- kelsall -at- gmail -dot- com>

>         I realize a lot of employers require knowledge of FM for any
> technical writing position
> within their company. Because FM can do so much, I'm looking for advice on
> what areas I
> should focus on now to land that first job. My hope is to be proficient in
> certain areas
> of FM to land my first position, then improve my skills/knowledge of FM once
> I'm working
> in the technical writing field. Any advice from those working in the field?
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