Technical Editing & Writing

Many word processing or publishing programs have a track edits and changes feature that lets you easily view any changes made to your work. Here we'll focus on using Microsoft Word to track edits.

See some helpful tips for reformatting PowerPoint slides

If you use figure references in your technical writing projects, keep reading for some helpful tips.

The strength of a folder and file naming convention is dependent on the naming structure and the components you select to build the structure. Here are a few tips to consider when naming files.

Get an introduction to file naming conventions for electronic documents

You probably use quotation marks, whether for dialog, quoted material, or setting off a word or phrase within a sentence. But where does punctuation fit in when using quotation marks?

Formatting can keep your content well organized and reader-friendly. Here are 6 tips on how to use formatting to improve your instructions.

Lists are a handy way to present information in a clear and concise manner as a way to make information easier to read and to break up large chunks of text. Here are a few tips for working with lists.

For instructional writing to be effective, the steps must be clear and easy to understand plus knowing your audience is key. Here are 5 tips on how to write instructions.

Instructional writing provides instructions on how to do something. Here are some practical guidelines to follow when creating instructional content.

Either…or is a helpful construction used to indicate a choice between options. It can also be difficult to employ it properly. Here are a couple of quick tips for using either…or in your writing.

Here are some helpful tips for when to use (and when not to use) colons in your writing.

Consistency in terminology is important in technical writing. Each word or phrase must be consistent in spelling and usage throughout a document. Here are some tips for using consistent terminology.

This or that? Discover when should you use 'That' and when should you use 'Which' in this post from ASCENT's Technical Editor

Wondering what Technical Writing consists of? Read on to find out!

Here are some tips for those who are engaged in the planning and delivering of technical documentation projects.

Parentheses are a useful tool for adding supplementary information to a sentence or paragraph. But how do you handle punctuation when parentheses are involved? Read on for helpful tips.

Applying capitalization in the right places can be a useful tool in your writing, just make sure you don't overuse it!