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How do you write your help files?

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dSKY says

I distribute my help files as .pdf
How do you do it?
Also if using pdf files , how do you create them (what software) ?

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Joost moderator says

I’ve not made any files that required extremely long help files.. most of my applications are small enough to explain in a txt file ;)

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CodingJack says

I use Word with this plugin:

http://tinyurl.com/354van

I’m pretty sure OpenOffice comes with a “save as pdf” option too.

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dSKY says

Thanks CrackerJack :)

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wickedpixel says

Open Office is free and it rocks!
Has export for pdf files.

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Firsh says

I use msoffice 2007 word and distribute as a doc. PDF had jagged edges on the font, dunno why.

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potenzzza says

I made html help files from 1 year ago. I have made an html template for that. It’s pretty cool ! ;)

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fifty_tons says

I use word pad. I don’t export to pdf.

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marcfolio says

I use illustrator and indesign. My files are usually designed in Illustrator so I have a lot of source material I can reuse. In the end I want the user to be able to print a manual if needed.

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LGLab says

I use Dreamweaver and publish as HTML .

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