Every time I install a program and the instructions tell me to open a Windows Command prompt, I groan. I can never remember how to move back and forth between folders, change to a different drive, see what's in a directory. I know all you IT people out there are rolling your eyes, but for those of us who need a quick reminder, here is a cheat sheet for using the Command prompt. Since all this began with me upgrading from Confluence 3.4.8 to 3.5, I'll use Confluence as an example.
To open the Co...
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Professional development
Tips for staying current as a technical writer
Staying current is one of the most important things you can do as a contract technical writer.
If you know the latest tools and technologies, or at least know of them and can learn quickly, you're much more valuable as a contractor. And being "in the know" is fun!
Here are some of the ways I stay current:
1. Read widely.
I love reading - fiction, non-fiction, newspapers, magazines, Weet-Bix packets. But also the instructions that come with the things I buy, such as the printer, camera, a...
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