When you write a Microsoft Word document it creates a temporary file (.tmp) that saves your file as you work. When Word crashes — even if you have NOT saved the file —the tmp file is still on your PC. Want to find where it is? Here’s how to do it.
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How to remove margin marks in Word 2002
How to remove margin marks in Word 2002
7 Steps to Better Technical Writing
7 Steps to Better Technical Writing
Free PDF Creators
I often get asked if there is a FREE tool for creating PDF versions of Word files. Or any MS Office files for that matter! So, here is a roundup of some of the best freeware and shareware products our there.
Best Tech Writers forum
No, it’s not my own!
But if you want to post a question about tech writing or learn from others in the field, then this group is probably the best.
Tech Whirl is at: http://groups.google.ie/group/bit.listserv.techwr-l/topics?lnk=srg&hl=en
If you know of others, please post them here.
Get paid $20 per article
Freelance writers might be interested in this.
A new online venture, at least to me, Associated Content [http://www.associatedcontent.com ] pays between $3 and $20 per article you submit to them.
“I was looking for a writing job for fun and found AC. Writing is my hobby, and I appreciate earning some extra cash for doing something I enjoy. [...]
Get paid $20 per article
Freelance writers might be interested in this.
A new online venture, at least to me, Associated Content [http://www.associatedcontent.com ] pays between $3 and $20 per article you submit to them.
“I was looking for a writing job for fun and found AC. Writing is my hobby, and I appreciate earning some extra cash for doing something I enjoy. [...]
The best Tech Writing Book on the Web?
Hello,
One of the best books on tech writing is freely available on the web at:
http://www.io.com/~hcexres/textbook/
Well worth a visit. I’ve read every page on it and learnt a huge amount.
Ivan
Hi Ivan,
moved to the USA 6 months ago and now applying for H1B. Can u suggest me some books for gaining familiarity with the writing styles followed here, esp for [...]
Viva FormsAssistant! – Create & Fill in Business Forms Automatically
FormsAssistant is an excellent Microsoft Word add-in for those involved in creating and filling in business forms.
Working from within the Microsoft Word interface, FormsAssistant lets you create new forms, modify existing ones, and fill forms with the appropriate information. By standardizing and automating your business’ forms processing, productivity increases, printing expenses decrease, and errors become less and less frequent.
FormsAssistant [...]
Guidelines For Writing Webpage Titles
Web page titles describe the content of your web page. They are essential to get right if you want reader to visit your page, as well as search engines and RSS newsreaders to index them correctly.
The web page title should explain (at least) three things:
Purpose of the webpage.
Knowledge offered by its content
Benefits to the [...]
How To Write An Annual Report
A successful annual report contains the following key elements:
1. Visual appeal
What is the look and feel of your annual report? Is it attractive, interesting and unusual, or boring and unimaginative? The clever use of design, graphics, artwork and typography can make the difference between a winner and an also-ran.
2. Good readable text
Don’t be [...]
How to Write Emails That Get Results
I receive close to 60 emails a day. Some are one-liners, which require a simple answer. Others are more detailed and require some thought and analysis before answering, while the last group can be very lengthy emails that ramble from one item to the next and to the next and…Time counts in business. Finding ways [...]
How To Write Headings
The earliest memory I have of writing is producing a very long and serious essay on Hamlet. I managed to write eight pages. The teacher wanted 2000 words – minimum. So, we all churned out hundreds and hundreds of words. Did anyone read it? Probably not.
Maybe you wrote something like it too. Do you remember [...]
Checklist for Business Letters
Checklist for Business Letters
Be sympathetic to the reader’s situation. Acknowledge their frustration and any previous queries they may have made. Don’t rush into the letter without first mentioning any correspondence they’ve sent you or conversations you’ve had in relation to this business matter.
Include a short, positive introduction when opening your letter. Try to strike the [...]
How to Write a Report?
To succeed as a report writer, you need to appreciate the mindset of your readers. Report writing is very specific. It’s there to help people make decisions. When you understand this, your approach to writing repots becomes much simpler. Instead of writing reams and reams of pages, you focus on the reader’s needs.
Report writing in [...]
