Technical Writing

Technical writing is a vast field that focuses on providing information to users who need assistance to accomplish a defined goal or task. 

The technical writing process can be divided into five steps:

1. Determine purpose and audience
2. Collect information
3. Organize and outline information
4. Write the first draft
5. Revise and edit

Technical Writer work:-

1. User manuals
2. Installation guide
3. Quick reference guides
4. Proposals
5. Annual or quarterly reports
6. White papers
7. Marketing documents
8. Websites
9. Training materials
10. Simulations
11. Online help
12. User assistance (FAQs)
13. Release Notes
14. Reference guides 
15. Design Specification
16. System Manuals
17. Project Plan
18. Test Plans
19. Online Help
20. Instructions

Tools used in Technical writing:-

1. MS Word / Framemaker:-
2. Robohelp
3. Camtasia / Captivate
4. Snagit