Comparison of Online Help Formats

This article lists the basic differences between WinHelp version 4, Microsoft compiled HTML help, WebHelp and pure HTML help. Samples are available.

Unwalla, Mike. TechScribe (2003). Articles>Documentation>Standards>Help

Standards in an Uncertain World    

Today, Help authors take HTML for granted. But XML is starting to displace HTML, bringing with it new technologies like DITA and Web 2.0, as well as the potential for disruption. Perlin examines how to prepare for the change through adhering to standards.

Perlin, Neil E. Intercom (2008). Articles>Documentation>Standards>Help