Sorry. There are more reasons for file bloat in MS Word than we can possible manage. So this article will focus on just one that we tend to run into regularly.
Problem we had was when writing training materials and including images of overheads. We’re firm fans of the “Send to MS Word” […]
To be ISO 9000 compliant a document must:
be identifiable
be verifiable
be legible
identifiable
Each document must have some unique identification. this can be as simple as its title (you may only have one ’sales manual’ for example), or can be a more involved/useful numbering scheme (document 4.4.103, etc).
For most organisations the identifier is known. […]
The easiest method to include an image of a MS Powerpoint slide in a MS Word document is to use the Send To option in Powerpoint. This creates an MS Word version of your Powerpoint file with pictures of each slide automatically generated.
The slides appear a standard size, […]
What is a wiki?
A wiki is simply an online document that can be edited by anyone who views it. When viewing a wiki document, readers are provided with options to edit the content they are reading.
Selecting to edit exposes the content and allows it to be directly modified. When saved, the modified page […]
Information Mapping™ is a formal methodology for writing usable documents. It provides techniques to analyse, organise and present information to maximise its effectiveness.
The methodology was initially developed in the 1960s in the US. It is often described as research-based since all its techniques and principles are derived from research in human factors, cognitive […]