It is here: the IEC 82079-1. What does the standard deal with? What are the significant changes vis a vis EN 62079:2001? What must technical writers adapt to?read more...

Standardization is usually equated with the use of standard technical tools and introduction of a content management system. However, the solutions fulfill their complete potential only when the language itself is standardized. This requires rules.read more...

An online community site changes the way we look at our devices – and at technical documentation. How iFixit creates user manuals that help to fix the world.read more...

Successful user interfaces, websites and apps owe their glamour to a combination of captivating text and eye-catching visuals. However, what attracts users in one locale, might appear bland or even offensive in another. So what makes a great, localized user interface?read more...

Multilingual websites are – by nature – very complex entities. The sheer volume of content that needs to be translated causes many companies to refrain from localizing their websites into more languages. Is there a simpler solution?read more...