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Jan 16
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Overcoming three Tricky Problems in MS Word

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We frequently come across issues with MS Word ranging from simple usability problems to bizarre bugs that have no explanation. Recently we came across three issues in Word 2007 (yes…

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Nov 21
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How to Avoid Bad Conceptual Diagrams

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If you’ve worked with complex technical system designs you’ve undoubtedly been exposed to “conceptual” diagrams which aim to introduce the main components of such systems. These diagrams are usually composed…

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Sep 19
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A Review of my first Tablet Purchase

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If you’ve kept up with technology over the last few years you’ve undoubtedly seen countless articles and advertisements for tablets. After following the hype for a while and allowing others…

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Sep 19
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Interpreting Common Internet Slangs

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With email and instant messaging becoming the preferred communication method these days, it’s common for internet slangs (i.e. acronyms and other short hand terminology) to creep in to even the…

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Jul 28
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Working with Hidden Characters in MS Word

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In any given Word document, there are dozens of “hidden” characters which make up the document’s content. This can include simple whitespace items like spaces and tabs, to more advanced…

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Jul 28
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A Quick Primer on Quick Response Codes

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You’ve probably seen them around town, on the sides of buses, and on the products you buy. Nowadays, QR or “Quick Response” codes can be found everywhere. Easily recognizable buy…

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Jul 28
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How to Stay Awake and Alert during the Workday

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The average information worker may not perform labour intensive tasks, but their work day can still be just as draining as that of any other industry. Although we at Essential…

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Apr 22
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Weighing in on the Pros and Cons of Google Docs

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More and more we’re seeing our technical writing clients using Google Docs as their collaborative platform for technical documentation, so we thought we’d share a few thoughts on this technology….

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Apr 22
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The Importance of Highlighting Important Information

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I recently bought a set of soft-close hinges for a wooden chest which are designed to work in conjunction with a chest’s main hinges to prevent the lid from slamming…

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Feb 04
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Reducing the File Size of Word Documents

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Word documents can quickly bloat in size once media objects such as images are added. To make matters, it can be very difficult to know where exactly to “trim” to…

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