How to Customize the Initial Position and Size of CHM Help Files
Creating CHM (Compiled HTML Help) files with HelpNDoc is a breeze, thanks to its user-friendly interface and powerful features. In this article we’ll look into the specifics of how you can set the initial position and size of your CHM files to make sure they open exactly the way you want them to. We’ll also touch on some of the limitations of this help file format and provide a useful tip for resetting your CHM file settings.
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Save Time with Reusable Project Starter Kits for Consistent Documentation in HelpNDoc 9.3
Hello Technical Writers! Are you ready to make your documentation process smoother and more efficient? HelpNDoc 9.3 is here, and it’s packed with great new features that you’ll love. The star of this release is the Project Starter Kit Editor, which is perfect for setting up new projects with a consistent table of contents in no time at all. Plus, enjoy the new Markdown template for GitHub wikis, enhanced image handling, and numerous bug fixes for a more reliable experience.
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Balancing Security and Usability: Best Documentation Formats for Internal Sharing
Sharing documentation effectively and securely is critical in the modern workplace. Whether you’re distributing internal manuals, project documentation, or company policies, the HelpNDoc help authoring tool provides a versatile solution by generating a variety of documentation formats from a single source project. These formats include CHM, HTML, Word, PDF, ePub, Kindle, Qt Help, and Markdown. Each format has its own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to internal and private sharing.
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Boost Your Technical Writing with Artificial Intelligence: Introducing HelpNDoc’s AI Assistant
In the rapidly evolving world of technical documentation, HelpNDoc has consistently proven to be a fantastic companion for writers aiming to simplify the creation and management of complex help files, manuals, and eBooks. With the release of HelpNDoc 9.2, the bar is set even higher, introducing cutting-edge features that seamlessly integrate the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.
HelpNDoc 9.2 represents a significant leap forward, designed to enhance user experience and productivity in technical writing.
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Introducing Groundbreaking Dynamic Content Capabilities in the HelpNDoc Help Authoring Tool Version 9.1
In the ever-evolving world of documentation and help authoring, the arrival of HelpNDoc 9.1 marks a significant milestone. This latest update isn’t just a routine enhancement; it’s a game-changer, introducing groundbreaking dynamic content capabilities that set a new benchmark in the realm of help authoring tools. With HelpNDoc 9.1, technical writers and documentation specialists now have a powerful new feature at their fingertips: the ability to create dynamic, responsive, and highly personalized content with unparalleled ease.
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Tech Writers’ Secret Weapon: The Unique Advantages of Using HelpNDoc’s Characters Analyzer
HelpNDoc has been a go-to solution for professionals seeking to create high-quality, engaging, and user-friendly documentation. However, it’s not just its user-friendly interface or its versatile output formats that make HelpNDoc stand out in the crowded field of documentation tools. A particular feature that shines as a secret weapon for technical writers is the “Characters Analyzer”. This unique feature, often overlooked in other authoring tools, offers an unprecedented level of control and insight into the very building blocks of any documentation project — the characters themselves.
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New FTP Actions, Improved PDFs, Overridden Library Items, and More in HelpNDoc 9.0
We are thrilled to announce the launch of HelpNDoc 9.0, a significant update that brings a host of new features and improvements to our already robust help authoring tool. This major update is designed to streamline your documentation process, enhance the quality of your output, and provide an even more intuitive user experience. With HelpNDoc 9.0, we introduce groundbreaking FTP(S) and SFTP build actions, a major overhaul of our PDF generator, and the highly requested ability to override library items for individual builds.
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Making the Most of HelpNDoc: How the “Keep Temporary Files” Feature Can Benefit Technical Writers
When working on technical documentation, every tool and feature at our disposal can make a big difference in productivity and efficiency. One such feature in HelpNDoc, often underutilized, is the “Keep Temporary Files” option. This function may seem minor at first glance, but it holds substantial benefits for those creating documents in formats like CHM, ePub, Kindle, and Qt Help.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the practical side of the “Keep Temporary Files” feature.
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A Year of Innovation: HelpNDoc’s 2023 Year in Review
As 2024 is fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to look back at the remarkable journey of the HelpNDoc authoring tool in 2023. This year was packed with significant releases, introducing features like HTTP build actions, an advanced equation editor, a multi-layered image editor, and improved import capabilities. New project starter kits were also a highlight, enhancing the tool’s versatility. Let’s recap what 2023 brought to the table for technical writers and how it transformed the landscape of help documentation.
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Revitalize Your Help Files: Converting Legacy WinHelp HLP to Modern Documentation with HelpNDoc
In an age where information is consumed on a plethora of devices and platforms, the classic WinHelp HLP files — once the standard in Windows-based help documentation — are now relics of a bygone era. These files, which provided context-sensitive help in a time of burgeoning digital assistance, now face compatibility and accessibility challenges in the contemporary tech environment. The quest for modernity in documentation necessitates tools that can bridge the old with the new, ensuring that valuable content remains accessible and relevant.
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