Even small errors affect your credibility and undermine the quality of your product.
Don’t underestimate the importance of correct grammar and word choice. Flawless instructions are much more trustworthy than those with many errors.
In everyday speech, many words are used interchangeably. However, when you write instructions and technical documentation, choosing one word as opposed to another can make a vital difference.
Important: Use electronic grammar checkers with care. They can identify many mistakes, but they can’t find them all. Electronic spelling checkers, grammar checkers, and other language tools don’t work as a substitute for editing and proofreading by a human.
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When writing a text, you probably don’t want to waste your time browsing bulky grammar reference manuals and textbooks. For this reason, we’ve compiled quick answers to the most frequent questions that arise when writing instructions and technical documents.
Tip:
The listed topics include not only frequently asked questions but also frequently made mistakes. Even if you don’t have any particular question now, take the time to skim the topics in this section for details that you might not be aware of.
The terms are sorted alphabetically. If one topic covers several terms, the more common term is listed before the more uncommon term. If you’re looking for a specific word and don’t find it, look for it in the index.
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