Re: Category vs. Alphabetical Listing in Contents Tab in Online Help

[dmbrown -at- brown-inc -dot- com]

Chris wrote:
> 
> I fully agree with David.

Thanks, Chris!  :)

> 
> ...Then again, if there's no organizing model to the thing, alphabetical
> makes sense.  For example, a command reference for programming is often
> best done alphabetically.  In that case, the TOC would come out
> alphabetical in paper - probably should online, too.

As I mentioned before, even a dictionary, encyclopedia, or command reference will have introductory matter and appendices, so a good TOC wouldn't be *purely* alphabetical.

--David 
 
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