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Terence Kierans wrote:
>
> Please can someone find the time to help?
>
> Despite extensive searches on the InterNet, I am unable to locate
> neither the Microsoft Style Manual/Guide nor the STC Journal for May
> 1997.
>
> My reason for asking is that I need some documented support for
> convincing the management of where I am contracting that they need a
> style guide.
>
> Thank you in advance for your gift of your time.
The actual title is:
The Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications
The ISBN is:
1-55615-939-0
You should be able to order this from amazon.com.
Good luck!
-- David Knopf
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