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Cleaning Your Web Pages with HTML Tidy

A detailed article on using the HTML Tidy utility to clear up problems in an HTML file.

Nesbitt, Scott. InformIT (2004). Articles>Web Design>HTML>Software

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#26315

Creating Presentations with OperaShow

An article discussing how to use the Opera Web browser as a presentation tool.

Nesbitt, Scott. InformIT (2004). Articles>Presentations>Software

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Creating Professional Documentation with Linux Tools

While Linux lacks standard Windows tools such as FrameMaker, RoboHelp, and WebWorks Publisher, it's still a viable environment for technical writers. Linux users can take advantage of a number of documentation tools, including both free or open source software (FOSS) and proprietary software. All of them give technical writers the ability to author and publish professional documentation.

Nesbitt, Scott. Newsforge (2006). Articles>Documentation>Technical Writing>Linux

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Creating WebHelp with DocBook   (PDF)

A brief tutorial on creating cross-platform WebHelp (similar to that produced by RoboHelp) using DocBook.

Nesbitt, Scott. ScottNesbitt.net (2004). Articles>Documentation>Help>DocBook

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DocBook: An Introduction for Technical Writers

A set of slides that gives a brief introduction to DocBook and why it is useful for technical writers. Also available in PDF format.

Nesbitt, Scott. ScottNesbitt.net (2002). Presentations>Documentation>Standards>DocBook

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InformIT.com

Writing, compiling, and maintaining documentation is a necessary evil. While moving to DITA might not improve the quality of your documentation, it can streamline the process of creating and managing those documents.

Nesbitt, Scott. InformIT (2006). Articles>Documentation>XML>DITA

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Introduction to JavaHelp   (PDF)

An introduction to using Sun's JavaHelp system for creating online Help.

Nesbitt, Scott. ScottNesbitt.net (2004). Articles>Documentation>Help

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#26316

Linux Technical Writing Tools

An overview of Linux tools for technical writers.

Nesbitt, Scott. ComputorEdge (2005). Articles>Writing>Technical Writing>Software

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#26308

Moving to DocBook   (PDF)

DocBook is a powerful tool for creating and maintaining documentation. However, there are a number of factors you should consider before you move your documentation to DocBook. This article discusses reasons for and against making the switch to DocBook.

Nesbitt, Scott. ScottNesbitt.net (2002). Articles>Documentation>Standards>DocBook

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Report On HTML Style Sheets   (PDF)

A short report (circa 1997) on how one documentation deparment could use Cascading Style Sheets to format the HTML-based documentation it produces.

Nesbitt, Scott. ScottNesbitt.net (1997). Articles>Web Design>CSS

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Transforming DocBook with XFC

There are a number of tools available for transforming DocBook XML documents to various formats. All of these tools have strengths, as well as some noticeable weaknesses and drawbacks. This article looks at the benefits of using the XMLmind FO Converter, a graphical, highly configurable, and cross-platform application designed to transform DocBook XML files to any supported output format.

Nesbitt, Scott. ScottNesbitt.net (2005). Articles>Documentation>Standards>DocBook

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Using XML for Document Authoring and Management   (PDF)

An introduction to XML (Extensible Markup Language) and how technical writers can use it to create and manage their documentation.

Nesbitt, Scott. ScottNesbitt.net (2004). Articles>Documentation>Help>DocBook

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#28306

Which Hosted Wiki Is Right for You?

A look at three hosted wiki services that are free or relatively cheap to use and provide easy tools to set up your wiki within minutes.

Nesbitt, Scott. InformIT (2006). Articles>Web Design>Content Management

 

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