Re: Section Title

[Debbie Packer <dpacker -at- STINGRAYBOATS -dot- COM>]

I've seen (and used) Getting Started. From there, you could have subsections
for basic Windows Instructions and Instructions for the application.

I recently ran into a similar situation. We are considering a booklet just
for basic computer operation (Windows, Web browsers, mouse, printing, etc.).
Would it be possible to create a book like this that is used as a supplement
to new applications? This would  simplify your application booklet and you
wouldn't have to create such sections for every new software package
released. Just a thought.

Debbie

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> Subject: Section Title
>
>
> Ok, People...the question of the day. :-)
>
> I'm creating a manual for an application that will be
> used by people; some of whom may have never seen a PC
> and some who are MIS management level. Talk about
> writing a document for a targeted audience.
>
> Anyway...for those who have never seen a PC, I'm
> including a section that includes instructions on the
> following:
>
> Microsoft Windows
>   Activating and Deactivating Windows
>   Opening and Closing Windows
>   Moving Windows
>   Resizing Windows
>   etc.
> [Application] Windows
>   [Application] Buttons
>   Entering Data into [Application] Windows
>   etc.
> [Application] Menues
>   Menu Bars (these are the text catagories
>              across the top of the window
>     Components
>     Definitions
>     Administration
>     etc.
>   Button Bars
>    (not done yet)
> [Application] Manual
>   Conventions
>   Support
>   Frequently Assked Questions
>   Tips and Hints
>   etc.
>
> You get the point.
>
> My problem is: What the h*** do I call this mishmash
> of instructional information?
>
> I've considered:
>
> Windows and [Application] Basics
> How to Run [Application]
> Working with [Application]
>
> I'm not sure I like any of them.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Thanks
>
>
> ===
> John Posada
> Western Union International
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