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Transcript of User Guides vs Training Manuals. A user guide introduces the product to the customer/user and helps them gain knowledge of the product and its functions. The user guide is written while taking into consideration that the user already knows what the product is. How to write a good User Guide.

1. Apr 15, 2014  The general distinction you've outlined between a User Guide (US) and System Admin Guide (SAG) is correct. In general, that's how it should be. But what these guides should contain and whether there is a need for both of them depends on a number of factors which I don't know at this point.
2. Very often, the difference between ‘reference manual’ and ‘training manual’ is not well understood and are confused. In practice reference manuals are given to participants after having attended training. The training manual is the manual trainers use to prepar e/ facilitate their training.
3. Sep 24, 2006  What is the difference between a user guide and reference guide? If the two terms are not actually used interchangeably, then I would assume the user guide was arranged sequentially, with 'here's how you set it up and learn to run it' approach. Not actually a training manual, but closer to that then a reference guide.
4. May 31, 2014  Level 1 = Quality Assurance Manual – these are mandatory documents for ISO and must be maintained as the project evolves. This is the starting point for document-related goals, objectives and accountability. Level 2 = Procedures – Document interection between departments/business units in terms of input/outputs.

What’s the difference between an Operations Manual and a Procedures Guide? At first glance, it’s easy to see the confusion as both contain procedures that need to be followed. However, if we look at them a little more closely, we can where and how they differ.

Operations Manuals v Procedures Guides

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Samantha emailed me to ask about preparing ‘an operations manual for my employer.’

There were two main criteria:

‘The main task is teaching examination skills to health professions, such as doctors and nurses.

My boss wants a manual that will enable anyone to show how things work and to cover any gaps in knowledge when key personnel are no longer available.

The document should detail the what, why, who, when, and how.

Which one of your templates will enable me to best build such a document?’

Here was my response:

Re: My boss wants a manual that will enable almost anyone to keep the show going in the event that any of the key personnel are no longer available.

Use the procedure templates for this type of activity rather than our Operations Manual template.

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The reason I say this is that other companies have used this template to capture how different tasks are achieved and maintain them going forward.

The approach I’d take is to:

• Define all the tasks you want to capture
• Create a Table of Contents
• Write a procedure for each task

The difference between the two type of documents is that the Operations Manual is usually focussed on the operations of an IT system.

For example, what tasks do you need to perform to operate the system on a daily basis? The focus is technical and specific to software (or an application, network, or hardware.)

Whereas… procedures show someone the steps to follow to perform a task, which may not be technical.

For example:

• How to check a customer’s credit card statement.
• How to apply a discount to a customer’s account.
• How to update the HR database every quarter.

And so on.

PS – If you’re new to Technical Writing, or have been asked to write technical documents, and don’t know where to ask, send me an email and I’ll show you the best way to get your documents under control.

Creating easy to read guides for users is essential for all products to succeed. With any new product, some users are reluctant to change, but if the Technical Writer can provide an easy to read, friendly, and understandable user or training guide, less resistance would be encountered. The user cannot be expected to instinctively know how to operate and use a new product. Even if the product is an updated revised version of an application, the user still needs to know what is new and why it was revised when the existing version seemed fine and workable for them.

Before beginning to write the guide, communicate with and get to know what the users current knowledge is and how they prefer to have documents presented. This way you will know whether or not to use more visuals, charts, figures, etc. The Technical Writer needs to know how the audience learns best.

After meeting with the users and learning and understanding the functionality of the, e.g., application, the Technical Writer can now begin to write the User Guide. If the User Guide is about how to run an application, include:

• Table of Contents
• Information on the product; include a bit of history
• How to operate, install, log-on, use the program
• What prompts to expect, information required, error messages
• Getting help with an FAQ section if applicable
• Trouble-shooting section
• Glossary
• Appendix with samples if needed
• Feedback section

If it is a revamped application, with a new interface, menu, etc, then in addition to the above, include:

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• Pictures of the old version versus the new so that a comparison is easily visible
• Information on new processes, i.e., how to add/remove data to/from the forms or how to reset headings for a report, or how to use the new print or search procedures
• Symbols or other markers denoting new items with details

To make the User Guide more appealing and to emphasize details, include visuals such as, graphics, process flow diagrams, charts, screen shots, or images. Also, use storyboard or animation tools to aid in displaying the flow of the application or the steps leading to its functionality. If it is a complicated application or a new process, consider creating a video or presenting an instructor-led class to illustrate and provide information. Sometimes a short one sheet reference guide is all that is needed.

Note: Sometimes there is a cross-over between User guides and Training Manuals. But there is a difference between them. A Training Manual is usually provided during instructor-led classes, where the instructor can demonstrate, e.g., certain tasks. The student can then use the manual to reinforce what was taught by working through a set of exercises. Solutions would be provided as well as explanations. A quiz would also be presented at the end of each chapter/section along with explanations to help guide the student during the learning process. But no matter which one is written, the content would also include items similar to the standard User Guide discussed here.

Difference Between Manuel And Manual

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