Just what they need, just when they need it: an introduction to embedded assistance

  • Authors:
  • Andrea L. Ames

  • Affiliations:
  • Ucentrics, Redwood City, CA

  • Venue:
  • SIGDOC '01 Proceedings of the 19th annual international conference on Computer documentation
  • Year:
  • 2001

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Abstract

Information-rich interfaces are proliferating right under our noses-both on the Web and on our desktops. As professional user advocates and technical communicators expert in designing information, we're in a key position to perform product-design roles as these interfaces are developed. To be fully prepared for this challenge, we must understand:The change from typical desktop software interface designWhy traditional documentation deliverables, like help and printed manuals, are not serving our usersWhy a more proactive approach to assistance helps our users (without them even knowing it)