Re: Type of binding

["James (Jim) R. Gilliam" <techwriter -at- ARISTOTLE -dot- NET>]

Christa:
I work for an engineering company as a tech writer--mostly developing/writing
proposals manuals, reports, etc.  We've experimented with several types of
binding systems, and we've found the comb-binding system to work the best.  It
allows for users to keep the manual or report on their desks in a flat
manner... that way, when they're following the written instructions in the
manual or report, the entire document can remain flat on their desks.

Jim Gilliam
techwriter -at- aristotle -dot- net
Little Rock, Arkansas

Hutchings, Christa wrote:

> Hi all -
>
> I have just started a new position with a new company and will be
> setting up and handling their tech pubs effort (including authoring,
> designing, hiring contractors, coordinating work efforts, etc.).
>
> We are exploring different types of binding for our printed docs and are
> curious about the pros/cons of publishing user guides spiral bound at
> the top instead of the more traditional side-binding. I'd be interested
> in hearing feedback from anyone who has used or considered this type of
> binding. All comments welcome!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris Welch-Hutchings
> Sr. Technical Writer
> Home Wireless Networks, Inc.
>