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Guest Post: Google Docs Tricks for Technical Writers

Guest Post: Google Docs Tricks for Technical Writers

Hi, I’m Kesi Parker, a technical writer. I like to chat with technical writers on Facebook to get acquainted with new people and get new experience. And know what? In some companies, technical writers use MS Word or Google Docs for writing documentation. That’s why I’ve decided to write a post on Google Docs tricks…

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Posted in Education on 1/2/2019

Top 5 Text Metrics to Consider for User Documentation

Top 5 Text Metrics to Consider for User Documentation

We have been mentioning readability on this blog quite a lot recently. No wonder, with modern trends like UX writing, this has become a real point of concern for may technical writing teams. Luckily, readability is not that abstract, it can be actually broken down into pretty specific elements. Today, we are going to talk…

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Posted in Technical Writing on 12/28/2018

Tips on Migrating to a New Documentation Tool

Tips on Migrating to a New Documentation Tool

Migrating to a new tool is a pain for anyone. Even when a new messenger is implemented in your company, there’s still this transition period. Yes, with sending messages being the primary function of an app, you still need time to get accustomed to the new UI. When you are a technical writer with many…

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Posted in Education on 12/24/2018

What Every Online Documentation Tool Should be Able to Do

What Every Online Documentation Tool Should be Able to Do

There was a time when technical writers created documentation in text editors and sent it via email. Those were the dark times. Frustration and low efficiency surrounded the work process. But then online documentation tools appeared. They were designed to make lives of technical writers easier and so they did! The tech writing game is…

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Posted in ClickHelp Features on 12/21/2018

Best Technical Illustrator in the History

Best Technical Illustrator in the History

We mentioned this name when we wrote about the most famous technical writers. And, this man really stands out in a good way. He was not just one of the first actual technical writers, but he was much more – this ‘tech comm specialist’ shaped our world in a sense. We believe that you have…

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Posted in Technical Writing on 12/18/2018

Best Holiday Gifts for Technical Writers

Best Holiday Gifts for Technical Writers

The winter holidays are coming. The luckiest of us have already bought presents for their family, friends, and colleagues. But figuring out the perfect gift is not something everyone is equally good at. We have decided to create this blog post to make your lives a bit easier. Here are some great gift ideas for…

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Posted in Technical Writing on 12/14/2018

Building Digital Trust with ClickHelp

Building Digital Trust with ClickHelp

For ClickHelp, building strong relationships with clients is a matter of key importance. Trust is the foundation we have always been working towards as a company. Our users rely on us while we make sure that their data is safe. But trust is more than just data security. In this post, we would like to…

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Posted in ClickHelp Features on 12/11/2018

Unconventional Skills of Technical Writers

Unconventional Skills of Technical Writers

When people hear about technical writing they tend to put too much emphasis on the ‘writing’ part, which is understandable. Yes, tech writers do create a lot of written content, but in reality, their responsibilities and skills stretch far beyond that. Sometimes, in quite unexpected ways. The Most Important Skill You Can Forget About What…

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Posted in Self-Development on 12/7/2018

Time Management Tips for Technical Writers

Time Management Tips for Technical Writers

How do you understand ‘time management’? We see it as being able not just to allocate the right amount of time to a variety of tasks but also be less stressed out and more productive as a result. Some people seem very busy all the time. They are always complaining that they can’t even take…

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Posted in Self-Development on 12/4/2018

Difficulties and Challenges of Technical Writers

Difficulties and Challenges of Technical Writers

Improving work processes is what everyone is talking about. We ourselves have written a bunch of blog posts on this subject. Still, nothing is perfect, and many technical writers keep struggling with some difficulties and challenges regularly. Technical writing can take various forms: user manuals, tutorials, how-to articles, context help… But the majority of tech…

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Posted in Technical Writing on 11/30/2018