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Word doesn't handle large or complex documents well, and its indexing
and autonumber-reference tools are weak (in comparison to tools such as
Interleaf and Frame).
But you *can*, with some effort, press Word into admirable service. And
most people already know Word, keeping the learning curve low.
Peace,
jim
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> From: Gina Hertel[SMTP:Ghertel -at- ALPHA88 -dot- COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 1998 9:24 AM
> Subject: Producing Books
>
> Does anyone use MS Word to produce books or manuals?
> The Tech Comm group at my company is beginning to develop training
> books
> and software manuals.
> What is the benefit of Page or Frame over Word for something like
> this?
> Would you say Page or Frame is a "must have" when you're getting into
> the publication arena?
> I want to start off on the right foot.
> Thanks,
> Gina Hertel
> Manager, Technical Communications
> Alpha Technologies, Inc.
> ghertel -at- alpha88 -dot- com
> (732) 980-1800 Ext.749
>
