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Subject:Referencing the tool used in the document From:Karen Neeb <KNeeb -at- Winnebago -dot- com> To:"'techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com'" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Wed, 17 Nov 1999 16:59:10 -0600
Hi all,
How many of you include the name of the tool used to create a document in
the document itself? For example, on the copyright page, stating, "This
document was created using Microsoft (R) Word 97."
I know I've seen it in other manuals and published documents, and I like
seeing it there (often, just because I'm curious). But I think there are
good reasons for internal use to include it; for example, if a documentation
group uses multiple tools, or has switched tools or versions of a tool.
The question is, are there any compelling reason NOT to include the tool
name in the document?
Please respond directly, as I subscribe to the digest.
Karen Neeb
Winnebago Software
Kneeb -at- winnebago -dot- com
