Do you struggle using tables in Microsoft Word? A Quick Table might help, especially if you are using the same set of table formats across several documents. Go to the Insert tab in the ribbon. Go to Table->Quick Tables, then select a table format you like. Replace the headers and data included in the table…
Is your team using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to benefit your energy company’s procedures? Large language models (LLM) can speed up drafting documentation, but you should never rely on it solely. You still need the human touch. Here are five questions you need to ask your business before you dive into making the most of…
Do you use “utilize” in technical documents instead of “use”? In most cases, we recommend using the word “use” following the Handbook of Technical Writing and plain language principles. Use will almost always be clearer and less pretentious. When is “utilize” acceptable? According to the Chicago Manual of Style, you can justify “utilize” in the…
Could your current (or lack of) documentation be putting your employees or company at risk? Could it be hurting your bottom line, employee experience, and customer satisfaction? Quality, well-written policies, procedures, and manuals are a must-have if you want to meet compliance requirements, client expectations, and annual benchmarks. In this article, we explore why professionally…
To calculate the averages in Table 1, use this method: For the month of January in the Average column, click Ctrl+F9 to get this field: { }. In the brackets, type = 5.5/4: With your cursor in the brackets, click F9 to get the average: 1.38. To double check, right-click in the field and select Toggle Field Codes from the drop down to see the equation, then toggle back for…