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.
1. "To restrict a user" is not the same as "To restrict certain users."
A reasonable reader might conclude that "a user" means that only one
user can be restricted at a time.
2. Regarding "at any time":
To frangify the gribulator... [followed
by ten numbered steps]
NOTE: To restore the gribulator to its
default state, pull the red handle at any
time during pre-frangification.
Without "at any time," a reasonable reader might conclude that the red
handle has to be pulled at a particular point in the process.
The bottom line is, know your audience. None of us could imagine an
audience that needs "simply," but my audience sometimes needs "certain"
or "at any time." If your audience doesn't need 'em, don't use 'em.
Thanks,
Dan
This message contains confidential information intended only for the use of the addressee(s). If you are not the addressee, or the person responsible for delivering it to the addressee, you are hereby notified that reading, disseminating, distributing, copying, electronic storing or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message by mistake, please notify us, by replying to the sender, and delete the original message immediately thereafter. Thank you.
Create HTML or Microsoft Word content and convert to Help file formats or
printed documentation. Features include support for Windows Vista & 2007
Microsoft Office, team authoring, plus more. http://www.DocToHelp.com/TechwrlList
Now shipping: Help & Manual 4 with RoboHelp(r) import! New editor,
full Unicode support. Create help files, web-based help and PDF in up
to 106 languages with Help & Manual: http://www.helpandmanual.com
---
You are currently subscribed to TECHWR-L as archive -at- web -dot- techwr-l -dot- com -dot-