Re: Question about learning to develop online help

[Debbie Molinaro <debbiem -at- UCS -dot- NET>]

> Okay, I found some Winhelp software that I could afford for my budget,
and
> I want start learning how to do online help. Problem is that I don't have
a
> piece of software to document. I'm also one of those people who learn
> better if they have a practical reason to learn something. So any
> suggestions where I might find a place where I could hook up with a
> programmer so that I can document an actual application.

Try downloading shareware that has lame online help. (Sometimes not too
hard to find. <g>) On your journey, some possible positive side effects
could happen:
- you learn "documentation by hacking"
- you learn about a product you didn't know before
- the shareware author might be interested in purchasing your help

Deb


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