Cross-references

[Kathi Jan Knill <Kathi -dot- Knill -at- TEMPLATE -dot- COM>]

This is my first posted question (although I have responded to
some posts) so if it isn't on point, please forgive, and answer
off-line.

I was wondering what the consensus is on how often
cross-references should be used in printed doc.?

I've seen doc that has as many as 5 cross-references on a page (8
1/2 x 11) and then again I've seen doc that has hardly any.  I
tend to find that it is very distracting to have a lot of
cross-references on a page when I am trying to read.  (BTW, I am
not talking about referencing a table or figure, I mean those
references that say "see chapter such and such, for more info on
blah, blah, blah.)

I am not sure if I am just picky.  I recognize the benefit of
cross-referencing, so please don't slam me on that.  I am in no
way suggesting that it not be used, just wondering how much it
should be used.  Is there a rule?  A norm?

Thanks in advance for your responses.

Kathi Jan Knill
Sr. Technical Writer
Template Software
Kathi -dot- Knill -at- Template -dot- com
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