TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
Subject:Re: Universal Symbol for "Read The Manual" From:fkfcarla <fkfcarla -at- GEOCITIES -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 25 Feb 1999 15:11:33 -0600
Huber, Mike wrote:
> > If there is not a universal symbol...
> > Any other ideas out there?
>
> Yes.
>
> A headstone with the words
> "I Should Have Read the Manual"
> as an epitaph.
>
> (OK, it isn't universal, because it has words, but...)
>
> I had this idea a while ago, and carved it, and it is right behind me in my office.
Several years ago, (way-back-when-all-the-printers-used-green-bar) I worked in a pub
group at Motorola. We printed out a huge banner that said,
"WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, READ THE MANUAL."
It never failed to elicit a smile or comment from guests to our area.
