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Subject:Re: Including Screen Captures From:Stuart Burnfield <slb -at- FS -dot- COM -dot- AU> Date:Mon, 27 May 1996 09:00:10 +0800
John Posada <jposada -at- NOTES -dot- CC -dot- BELLCORE -dot- COM> said:
> If it is not possible to document a feature with words alone, and you've
> really tried, and screen captures address the issue, then use screen
> captures...
This sounds a bit strong. It says that words are preferable, but you may
be obliged to use screen captures in some cases. Why is it necessary to
really try first with words alone?
> The important issue is to convey the information using the most
> accurate method and understandable method, regardless of what they are.
This is more like it.
Regards
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