Arbortext Authoring for Defense: Authoring MIL-STD in Arbortext Editor

Upcoming Dates This class is scheduled on demand. However, variations of this class are regularly scheduled, publicly available, and separately focused on learning Arbortext Editor and Authoring MIL-STD technical manuals. See our Public Calendar for specific delivery dates. Overview In…

• Key Concepts: arbortext editor, basics, mil-std, training and mentoring, xml authoring
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Transitioning to Techcomm

Have you been a part of a specific work force and are looking to transition to techcomm from another career path? Do you wonder if any of your current skills will translate to techcomm, or are you completely starting over?…

• Key Concepts: arbortext editor, basics, mil-std, training and mentoring, xml authoring
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• Venues: Single-Sourcing Exclusive

Why Collaboration Between Techdocs and Marketing is Paramount

In this TC Dojo… Every day we work with SMEs. Our foothold is well established in the R&D/engineering door. But we also have a lot of information that can be useful for sales and marketing. Those groups deal directly with…

• Key Concepts: arbortext editor, basics, mil-std, training and mentoring, xml authoring
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• Venues: Single-Sourcing Exclusive

Frameworks to Manage your Technical Communication Career

In this TC Dojo… Concerned about remaining relevant as a technical communicator? Does climbing the career ladder seem irrelevant in the age of flat organizations and job hopping? This session introduces you to an alternative approach for managing careers: career…

• Key Concepts: arbortext editor, basics, mil-std, training and mentoring, xml authoring
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• Venues: Single-Sourcing Exclusive

Work Yourself out of Your Job (And Advance Your Career in the Process)

In this TC Dojo… Have you ever felt like your workday is consumed by chores? Have you ever considered taking a vacation day so that you can get some real work done? You're not alone. Most of us inherit a…

• Key Concepts: arbortext editor, basics, mil-std, training and mentoring, xml authoring
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• Venues: Single-Sourcing Exclusive

DITA Conref Push: The Other Transclude

In this TC Dojo… The ability to “pull” reusable content from DITA libraries into our current topic or map is fundamental. Since DITA 1.0 we have been able to transclude (include by reference) phrases, block elements, images, URLs, sample code,…

• Key Concepts: arbortext editor, basics, mil-std, training and mentoring, xml authoring
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• Venues: Single-Sourcing Exclusive

Let's talk about DITA maps!

How do you use maps? Are they simply deliverables–a construct for your output–or do you use them for other purposes too? In this talk, we talk about all that maps have to offer.

• Key Concepts: dita, dita keys
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What Every TPC Professional Needs to Understand About UX

No matter what kind of work you do as a TPC professional, chances are you working with information intended for a very specific user. This is the user who will read your content, interact with your product, or navigate your…

• Key Concepts: arbortext editor, basics, mil-std, training and mentoring, xml authoring
• Filed under: Workshops
• Venues: Single-Sourcing Exclusive