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Re: Programming Languages for Technical Communication
Subject:Re: Programming Languages for Technical Communication From:"Wing, Michael J" <mjwing -at- INGR -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 29 Jan 1998 11:57:53 -0600
All;
Here's a simple example of a programmed document. If you have Excel and
Internet Explorer 4.0, you can run this demo. Cut and paste the
following HTML code (between the start cut and end cut markings) in
notepad (or another text editor). Save the file as Test.htm. Then load
test.htm in Internet Explorer and press the Run Button. This should
start Excel and display the Open File box.
<body>
<p>Press the <strong>Run</strong> button to invoke Excel and display the
Open File dialog box.</p><input type="button" name="Size" value="Run"
onclick="StartExcel()"></p>
</body>
</html>
> Michael Wing wrote:
>
> <<BIG snip>>
> I also am a prognosticator that the edges between writing duties and
> programming skills are blurring.
> <<
>
>
> This seems true to me as well. I can offer two examples in my own
> situation
> where I am the entire tech writing department for my division (well, I
> take
> that back... I was able to bring in a consultant to help on a
> project...
> hurray).
>
<snip>
> --B
> barb -dot- ostapina -at- metromail -dot- com
> in gray and windy Lombard (near Chicago), IL
>
>
