Hyperviews Online

The MSHelpWiki has a list of currently available Help authoring systems.

Char James-Tanny published an updated “Help Authoring Tools Comparison Matrix” in February 2006.

Key facts about commonly used tools follow. (more…)

The Online SIG has compiled fact sheets on Online Help, with significant input from Online Help Lead Char-James Tanny and SIG founder Scott DeLoach. This fact sheet has basic information on formats, for people who are new to Online Help or a particular format, or do not use a particular Help format very often. There are three primary Help formats. (more…)

Knowledge Management is an area of focus for the Online SIG. We have listed resources and compiled a list of websites on that topic. That list follows. (more…)

We published an article in February, “Email Lists and Forums,” and we continually update this list of discussion forums in the field. You are invited to add to this list by leaving a comment. (more…)

Rosenfeld Media has announced (April 21, 2006) that Donna Maurer has agreed to write a book on card sorting. Rosendfeld Media’s initial books will provide user experience designers with practical help applying design methods such as card sorting. Donna is one of the world’s leading experts on that subject.

Donna’s book, and all Rosenfeld Media books, will be developed with input from readers. Each Rosenfeld Media book will have a dedicated site where readers and the author can share information and questions. Please visit the site for Donna’s book and subscribe to its RSS feed. Donna has started her exploration of card sorting for the book with a brief survey which you are invited to take.

The Online SIG of STC is an online or virtual community, and part of our charter is developing and showcasing ways for virtual communities to collaborate. We continually gather resources on the subject and list them here. (more…)

A focus of the Online SIG is publishing by electronic means. Often the ouput is published only online, but electronic means are also used to publish printed materials and all aspects of electronic publishing are in scope for the SIG.

We have gathered some references to websites and articles related to electronic publishing which are listed here. (more…)