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Subject:Re: Contractions in User Guides From:"Hofer, Theresa M PL" <HoferTM -at- PO4 -dot- PL -dot- UNISYS -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 15 Dec 1995 10:47:00 GMT
I missed some messages for a day or two there, so perhaps this issue has
already been raised.
One thing to consider re: using contractions in user guides is whether or
not your guide needs to be translated. I seem to recall being told that
contractions can be difficult to translate, especially if the first pass is
being done with some kind of automated translation software. Just a
consideration.
Theresa
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Unisys Corporation
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Plymouth, MI 48170
My views are mine, not my employer's
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