OVERVIEW Most product documentation sounds like their product is the only thing in the User's life. Such thinking results in User confusion and dissatisfaction. This article presents three real-life examples of this attitude, and what should be done to remedy these unfortunate situations. The article concludes with some techniques for the writer. BACKGROUND There are two important facts that User Documentation ignores: 1. Your product is a only minor item in your ...

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