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Subject:Re: Multiple versions of same manual From:Yvonne DeGraw <yvonne -at- SILCOM -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 2 Jun 1998 08:52:15 -0700
I agree that FrameMaker is better at conditionals.
Word (at least pre-Word 97) has an {IF} field you can use to condition out
shorter sections--say a paragraph or so. You'll need to use it together with
Word's bookmarks. (Don't forget to use a backslash before any quotes in text
within an {IF} field.)
For long sections (like chapters), you can try breaking the doc into
multiple files and using the {RD} field to reference those files in the TOC
and index. (*Don't* use master documents.)
Pushing Word as far as it goes quickly gets complex. You end up using
screwdrivers to hammer nails. If it's possible for the company to use
FrameMaker, you're probably better off converting.
Yvonne DeGraw, Technical Services o Technical Writing
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