TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
Subject:Re: The Tools Tech Writers Use From:Horace Smith <hsmith -at- WT -dot- NET> Date:Sat, 1 Aug 1998 11:03:55 -0500
A further comment. Yes, it's getting the work done, not the tool that
counts. But, to a large extent, the tool determines the final output. Given
a folding wooden ruler, you cannot assign dimensions to two decimal places.
At 07:22 PM 7/30/98 -0400, Andriene elizabeth Ferguson-addei wrote:
>I am conducting some research on the tools technical writers use in
>preparing documentation (hard copy,online). I am interested in your
>opinions on how organizations decide what tools(i.e. Ms Word, Framemaker,
>Robohelp) should be used to prepare documentation and what role, if any do
>tech writers play in these corporate decisions. Why, for instance, does
>MS Word seem to be a standard tool despite its limitations ? Is it because
>of its popularity (or that of Bill Gates) or its ease of use ?
>
>I am also intersted in knowing the popular tools amongst technical writers
>(i.e. if you had your choice, what would it be) and the techniques used to
>stay abreast of new technology.
>
>I look forward to hearing from you..................
>
>Andriene Ferguson
>aefergus -at- learn -dot- senecac -dot- on -dot- ca
>
>
>
>
