ANSI INCITS TR 8 : 1988
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English
01-01-1988
PART 0 - OVERVIEW
Section 01. Introduction
1. Preface
2. Abstract
3. Scope
4. Application
5. Structure
6. Committee
Section 02. Definitions
Section 03. Key Words
PART 1 - USER DOCUMENTATION
Section 01. General Information
1. Scope
2. Application
3. Structure
4. Supplements
Section 02. Components of User Documentation
1. Introduction
2. Reference Documentation
3. Training Documentation
4. Quick-Reference Documentation
Section 03. Preparing a Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Format
3. Content
4. Examples
Section 04. Preparing a Table of Illustrations
1. Introduction
2. Format
3. Content
4. Examples
Section 05. Preparing an Installation Guide
1. Introduction
2. Environment
3. Preliminary Instructions
4. Installation
5. Modifying Software
6. Verification
7. Conversion of Existing Files
8. Uninstall
Section 06. Preparing a User's Guide
1. Introduction
2. Format
3. Content
4. Additional Features
5. Example of a Functional Section
Section 07. Preparing a Command Guide
1. Introduction
2. Format
3. Content
4. Examples
Section 08. Preparing a Technical Reference
1. Introduction
2. Format
3. Content
Section 09. System Messages
1. Introduction
2. General
3. Informationals
4. Warnings
5. Errors
6. Faults and Failures
Section 10. Preparing a Glossary
1. Introduction
2. Format
3. Content
4. Examples
Section 11. Preparing an Index
1. Introduction
2. Format
3. Content
4. Examples
Section 12. Preparing Tutorials
1. Introduction
2. Application
3. Audience
4. Medium
5. Contents
6. Preparation for Use
7. Instructions for Use
8. Computer-Assisted Tutorials
Section 13. Preparing Quick References
1. Introduction
2. Keyboard Overlays
3. Quick Reference Guide
4. On-Screen Quick Reference
5. Other Forms
6. General Recommendations
Appendix A. Recommendations and Suggestions
1. User Manual
2. Software Diskettes
3. Updates
Appendix B. Preparing Stand-Alone Manuals
1. Introduction
2. Application
3. Media Selection
4. Content
5. Media-Dependent Content
Appendix C. English-Language Usage
1. Introduction
2. Attributes
PART 2 - COVER INFORMATION
Section 01. General Information
1. Scope
2. Application
3. Physical Characteristics
Section 02. Components of Cover Information
1. Introduction
2. Package Identification
3. Purpose or Field of Application
4. Operating Environment
5. Input/Output Information
6. Data and Files Information
7. Instructions for Use
8. Supplementary Information
9. Contractual Information
10. Components of the Package
11. Standards and Laws
12. Independent Certification
13. Product Code
14. Price
Section 03. Supplementary Cover Information
1. Introduction
2. General Information
3. Game Package
4. Education/Tutorial Package
Appendix A. Summary of Generic Cover Information
Appendix B. Summary of Game Cover Information
Appendix C. Summary of Educational or Tutorial Cover
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