Modern Documentation

Common Types of Modern Documentation

Most modern documentation may be classed as one of two common forms:

• hardcopy, or
• softcopy.

Modern documentation

The following list contains examples of modern documentation classes:

• Hardcopy:
  • Paper, such as:
    • manuals,
    • reference books,
    • instruction sheet,
    • etc.
  • Silk screen, such as:
    • placards,
    • labels,
    • notices,
    • etc.
• Softcopy:
  • Online, such as:
    • computer-resident help files, accessed from the application in use,
    • readme files or Release Notes that accompany the software,
    • electronic tutorials,
    • etc.
  • Internet-available, such as:
    • updates to online files (see above) that may be downloaded,
    • reference material,
    • newsletters,
    • etc.

For information about which types of documentation are
best for your organization, contact Devonia Inc at:
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