Technical Writing Blog

Almost a year since the launch of ChatGPT — and this neural network is still extremely popular. As of today, it is used by more than half a billion users. People are using it for everything from generating essays and stories to explaining complex concepts to assisting with programming. Technical writers, in particular, have been…

Eventually, most businesses realize they need to organize training for employees or product users. Without it, product users may waste too much time trying to find information or figure out processes on their own. Employees may struggle with receiving incorrect information from colleagues. Organized training optimizes time expenditures by providing structured processes for everyone to…

Maybe you don’t know it, but you must have already come across microlearning many times. You may have just subscribed to a social net channel devoted to learning Spanish or some other language. The information you get in the form of short messages (just two or three per day) is, in fact, microlearning. The thing…

The rise of AI text generators has been nothing short of meteoric. Since ChatGPT launched in late 2022, these tools have exploded in popularity, thanks to their ability to generate text that is both grammatically correct and semantically meaningful. While ChatGPT is everything everyone’s talking about, the big deal is actually the engine that powers…

In the fast-evolving realm of technical communication, professionals are tasked with the pivotal role of translating complex information into understandable and actionable content. To shed light on this multifaceted field, we had the privilege of conversing with a seasoned tech communication specialist – Mridula Menon, senior manager and information developer at GreyOrange. She has been…

Whether you’re a seasoned technical writer or just starting out as a technical communicator, staying up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in your field is essential. One of the best ways to do so is to attend conferences. In the remainder of 2023, a number of great TechComm conferences are taking place around…

Technical writing is a profession that has recently entered the vocabularies of head hunting and recruiting agencies all over the world. It is quite popular, and its future prospects are associated with the development of such technologies like AI, VR/AR, IoT, and big data. Tech writers shape the way users interact with technical content. The…

In human perception, there are many unwritten laws that function almost like mathematical rules. One of these laws concerns the perception of indirect information. You may already know that information becomes more comprehensible when it is ‘wrapped’ in a story. You may have seen this law in action when explaining things to kids. Usually, it…

Some time ago, the efforts of SaaS (software as a service) companies seemed to be dispersed across different resources. Teams had to hover from content creation to API, translation, and localization tools. This inconvenience was a problem that required an urgent solution. Naturally, the trend was towards integration, and the result was the creation of…

Limiting access to documentation is a usual practice for companies who provide SaaS (software-as-a-service) products. This may sound illogical because public documentation like user guides, online manuals, and help docs enhance the product’s usability and popularity. Still, certain documents are meant for internal use only. These are SOPs (standard operating procedures), employee handbooks, company policies,…