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Preface

Ch. 1. Mechanics of Writing

Ch. 2. Constructing Text

Ch. 3. Writing Style

Ch. 4. Structuring Information

Ch. 5. Online Writing Style

About These Guidelines

Solving Online Writing Problems

Creating an Effective Online Document Structure

Writing Online Topics

Constructing Scannable Text in Online Documents

Preserving Context in Online Documents

Ch. 6. Constructing Links

Ch. 7. Writing Tasks, Procedures, and Steps

Ch. 8. Writing for an International Audience

Ch. 9. Legal Guidelines

Ch. 10. Types of Technical Documents

Ch. 11. Working With an Editor

Ch. 12. Working With Illustrations

Ch. 13. Writing Alternative Text for Nontext Elements

Ch. 14. Documenting Graphical User Interfaces

Ch. 15. Creating Screencasts

Ch. 16. Using Wikis for Documentation

Ch. 17. Glossary Guidelines

Ch. 18. Indexing

Appx. A. Developing a Publications Department

Appx. B. General Term Usage

Appx. C. Typographic Conventions

Appx. D. Checklists and Forms

Appx. E. Recommended Reading

Index

Chapter 5. Online Writing Style

Online documents have characteristics that distinguish them from their printed counterparts. For example, online documents have the capability of linking to related information. However, they also have screens that are less easily read than printed pages.

Writers must follow guidelines for online writing style in addition to style guidelines that apply to all forms of technical writing.

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