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Subject:Re: Figures - Captions and References? From:Marshall Williamson <Marzall -at- AOL -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 8 Jan 1999 02:49:07 EST
>Should all figures in a document have captions...
Kathy,
In a document we've recently upgraded for a new software release, adding
captions to the figures actually helps orient the reader to the section of the
installation chapter (in particular) they're reading. This chapter describes a
new installation wizard we've designed. In fact, it has so many screen shots
we could turn it into a film clip, but then the captions would take on a
completely different spin. We weren't using captions before, and I was
surprised at what an improvement it made. I agree with your suggestions.
Marshall Williamson
Technical Writer/Editor
marzall -at- aol -dot- com
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