Writing with Short Words to Save Space on Mobile Platforms

© Ugur Akinci When writing for small-screen mobile platforms like smart phones and pads the real estate is at a premium. The screens are so small, the technical writers must express procedures by using as short words and phrases as possible. Here is the screen provided by Joe Welinske during an STC Washington D.C. Baltimore…

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Touchscreen Terminology in Technical Documentation

Introduction: What is Touchscreen Technology? Touchscreen technology is a relatively new technology that is used in smartphones, tablets, and personal computers. It is a screen that you can interact with by touching it. Touchscreens are often used in devices like tablets, cellphones, and computers. They allow people to interact with the screen by touching it.…

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