Tip 77: Assign a Shortcut to a Style

Assign a Shortcut to a Style Applying styles to format text keeps formatting consistent and prevents file corruption unlike formatting “manually” using the icons in the ‘Home’ tab. This means opening the style pane, finding the style, then applying it. There is the option of using the style gallery in the ‘Home’ tab, but that…

National Thesaurus Day

National Thesaurus Day

What do you call a dinosaur with an expansive vocabulary? A thesaurus! And thanks to Peter Mark Roget, you can also call a book filled with synonyms a thesaurus and reference one whenever you’re in need of a fresh word with a specific meaning. January 18th was selected as National Thesaurus Day because it is…

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Why should engineers improve their technical writing skills? And how?

From conception to execution, and in some industries, decommissioning, all engineering projects have at least one thing in common: technical communication. Much of what engineers do ultimately needs to be “put on paper,” i.e., documented. Technical documents must clearly explain complex ideas to technicians, operators, engineers, management, and customers. But why?   Clear, concise, and correct…

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Why Hire Professional Writers to Produce Your BOEM Regulatory Documentation for the Renewable Energy Sector?

No matter your industry, you’re going to need documentation to get your project off the ground. That includes the renewable energy sector. Much of this documentation is actually required by government agencies, including the BOEM. Here’s what you need to know about the BOEM, what can happen if you don’t have the necessary documentation, and…

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The Benefits of Document Control

Is it time to strengthen your document control system? A document control professional can bring a wealth of benefits to a business by improving productivity, increasing profitability, and even streamlining access to crucial safety information—and professional training can help you fully unlock those benefits.  Here’s a rundown of document control: what it is, why it’s…