Technical communication tools
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat is a family of application software developed by Adobe Systems to view, create, manipulate, print and manage files in Portable Document Format.
Adobe Acrobat is a family of application software developed by Adobe Systems to view, create, manipulate, print and manage files in Portable Document Format.
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Creative Suite is a collection of graphic design, video editing, and web development applications made by Adobe Systems.
Adobe Creative Suite is a collection of graphic design, video editing, and web development applications made by Adobe Systems.
Adobe FrameMaker
Adobe FrameMaker is a document processor for the production and manipulation of large structured documents.
Adobe FrameMaker is a document processor for the production and manipulation of large structured documents.
Adobe LiveCycle Designer
Adobe LiveCycle Designer is a forms authoring tool published by Adobe Systems.
Adobe LiveCycle Designer is a forms authoring tool published by Adobe Systems.
Adobe Persuasion
Adobe Persuasion was a presentation program developed for the Macintosh platform by Aldus Corporation.
Adobe Persuasion was a presentation program developed for the Macintosh platform by Aldus Corporation.
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is a graphics editing program developed and published by Adobe Systems.
Adobe Photoshop is a graphics editing program developed and published by Adobe Systems.
Adobe RoboHelp
RoboHelp is a help authoring tool created by eHelp Corporation, acquired by Macromedia, which itself was then acquired by Adobe Systems.
RoboHelp is a help authoring tool created by eHelp Corporation, acquired by Macromedia, which itself was then acquired by Adobe Systems.
ARIS Express
ARIS Express is a free-of-charge modeling tool for business process analysis and management.
ARIS Express is a free-of-charge modeling tool for business process analysis and management.
Author-it
Author-it (formerly AuthorIT) is an Enterprise Authoring Platform and Content Management System which is intended to be used by anyone responsible for creating, maintaining, and distributing content.
Author-it (formerly AuthorIT) is an Enterprise Authoring Platform and Content Management System which is intended to be used by anyone responsible for creating, maintaining, and distributing content.
AuthorIT
Author-it (formerly AuthorIT) is an Enterprise Authoring Platform and Content Management System which is intended to be used by anyone responsible for creating, maintaining, and distributing content.
Author-it (formerly AuthorIT) is an Enterprise Authoring Platform and Content Management System which is intended to be used by anyone responsible for creating, maintaining, and distributing content.
Barco ColorTone
Barco ColorTone was a stripped down version of the Barco Creator image manipulation program.
Barco ColorTone was a stripped down version of the Barco Creator image manipulation program.
Barco Creator
Barco Creator was an image manipulation program targeted at the repro and print shop markets.
Barco Creator was an image manipulation program targeted at the repro and print shop markets.
Barco Strike!
Barco Strike was a vector-based drawing program targeted at the repro and print shop markets.
Barco Strike was a vector-based drawing program targeted at the repro and print shop markets.
Blender (software)
Blender is a free and open-source 3D computer graphics software product used for creating animated films, visual effects, interactive 3D applications or video games.
Blender is a free and open-source 3D computer graphics software product used for creating animated films, visual effects, interactive 3D applications or video games.
Cacoo
Cacoo is an Adobe Flash-based real-time collaborative diagramming application created by the Fukuoka, Japan based Nulab Inc. Cacoo features a large stencil set that allows users to create site m...
Cacoo is an Adobe Flash-based real-time collaborative diagramming application created by the Fukuoka, Japan based Nulab Inc. Cacoo features a large stencil set that allows users to create site m...
CaseComplete
CaseComplete is a software application from Serlio Software that allows business analysts and software developers to create and manage Use Cases and Software Requirements.
CaseComplete is a software application from Serlio Software that allows business analysts and software developers to create and manage Use Cases and Software Requirements.
Creately
Creately is a cloud-based diagramming and design application service operated by Cinergix, Pty Ltd. It is built on Adobe's Flex/Flash technologies and provides a visual communication platform fo...
Creately is a cloud-based diagramming and design application service operated by Cinergix, Pty Ltd. It is built on Adobe's Flex/Flash technologies and provides a visual communication platform fo...
Dalim Tango
Dalim Tango was a color retouching package aimed at the repro and prepress markets.
Dalim Tango was a color retouching package aimed at the repro and prepress markets.
DocBook
DocBook is a semantic markup language for technical documentation.
DocBook is a semantic markup language for technical documentation.
Document comparison
Document comparison, also known as redlining, is a computer process by which changes are identified between two versions of the same document for the purposes of document editing and review.
Document comparison, also known as redlining, is a computer process by which changes are identified between two versions of the same document for the purposes of document editing and review.
Document processor
A document processor is a document preparation system that superficially resembles a word processor.
A document processor is a document preparation system that superficially resembles a word processor.
Flash for Linux
Flash For Linux is an initiative to develop an open source application for Linux intending to be an alternative to Adobe Flash, a popular application for creating on-line and off-line media content.
Flash For Linux is an initiative to develop an open source application for Linux intending to be an alternative to Adobe Flash, a popular application for creating on-line and off-line media content.
GIMP
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free and open source software image retouching and editing tool and is freely available in versions tailored for most popular operating systems i...
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free and open source software image retouching and editing tool and is freely available in versions tailored for most popular operating systems i...
GimPhoto
GimPhoto is a modification of the free and open source graphics program GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), with the intent to be a free alternative to Adobe Photoshop.
GimPhoto is a modification of the free and open source graphics program GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), with the intent to be a free alternative to Adobe Photoshop.
GIMPshop
GIMPshop is a modification of the free and open source graphics program GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), with the intent to replicate the feel of Adobe Photoshop.
GIMPshop is a modification of the free and open source graphics program GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), with the intent to replicate the feel of Adobe Photoshop.
Harvard Graphics
Harvard Graphics was a pioneering presentation program developed for DOS and Microsoft Windows by Software Publishing Corporation (SPC).
Harvard Graphics was a pioneering presentation program developed for DOS and Microsoft Windows by Software Publishing Corporation (SPC).
Help & Manual
Help & Manual is a Windows-based help authoring tool published by EC Software, a company based in Austria.
Help & Manual is a Windows-based help authoring tool published by EC Software, a company based in Austria.
Help authoring tool
A Help Authoring Tool or HAT is a software program used by technical writers to create online help systems.
A Help Authoring Tool or HAT is a software program used by technical writers to create online help systems.
Help Generator
The Help Generator software consists of a help authoring IDE, a topic page generator which can be used to generate pages from the user interface of any Windows application and Help Generator add-ins.
The Help Generator software consists of a help authoring IDE, a topic page generator which can be used to generate pages from the user interface of any Windows application and Help Generator add-ins.
HelpNDoc
HelpNDoc is a Windows-based help authoring tool published by IBE Software, a company based in France.
HelpNDoc is a Windows-based help authoring tool published by IBE Software, a company based in France.
Hyper Publish
Hyper Publish is a visual WYSIWYG hypermedia authoring tool created by Visual Vision, a Italy based software company.
Hyper Publish is a visual WYSIWYG hypermedia authoring tool created by Visual Vision, a Italy based software company.
IBM Lotus Freelance Graphics
Lotus Freelance Graphics is an information graphics and presentation program developed by Lotus Software (formerly Lotus Development Corp.). Lotus Freelance Graphics is a part of the Lotus Smart...
Lotus Freelance Graphics is an information graphics and presentation program developed by Lotus Software (formerly Lotus Development Corp.). Lotus Freelance Graphics is a part of the Lotus Smart...
IETM
An IETM or Interactive Electronic Technical Manual is a portal to manage technical documentation.
An IETM or Interactive Electronic Technical Manual is a portal to manage technical documentation.
Interleaf
Founded in 1981, Interleaf was a company that created software products for the technical publishing creation and distribution process.
Founded in 1981, Interleaf was a company that created software products for the technical publishing creation and distribution process.
IWebsiteMaker
iWebsiteMaker iWebsiteMaker is a US-based company which markets an online website builder service called iWebsiteMaker that enables website creation for people who do not have the technical know...
iWebsiteMaker iWebsiteMaker is a US-based company which markets an online website builder service called iWebsiteMaker that enables website creation for people who do not have the technical know...
Keynote (presentation software)
Keynote is a presentation software application developed as a part of the iWork productivity suite by Apple Inc. Keynote 5 was announced on January 6, 2009, and is the most recent version for th...
Keynote is a presentation software application developed as a part of the iWork productivity suite by Apple Inc. Keynote 5 was announced on January 6, 2009, and is the most recent version for th...
Kmscon
Kmscon is userspace virtual console for Linux, using Direct Rendering Manager for output.
Kmscon is userspace virtual console for Linux, using Direct Rendering Manager for output.
Lexmark Forms Composer
Lexmark Forms Composer is a forms design tool for use with Lexmark electronic forms solutions.
Lexmark Forms Composer is a forms design tool for use with Lexmark electronic forms solutions.
Linotype-Hell DaVinci
Linotype-Hell DaVinci was an image manipulation program targeted at the repro and print shop markets.
Linotype-Hell DaVinci was an image manipulation program targeted at the repro and print shop markets.
LucidChart
Lucidchart is a web-based diagramming software which allows users to collaborate and work together in real time to create flowcharts, organisational charts, website wireframes, UML designs, mind...
Lucidchart is a web-based diagramming software which allows users to collaborate and work together in real time to create flowcharts, organisational charts, website wireframes, UML designs, mind...
MadCap Software
MadCap Software is an American computer software firm headquartered in La Jolla, California that creates help authoring tools.
MadCap Software is an American computer software firm headquartered in La Jolla, California that creates help authoring tools.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint is the name of a non-free commercial software program developed by Microsoft.
Microsoft PowerPoint is the name of a non-free commercial software program developed by Microsoft.
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Visio, formerly known as Microsoft Office Visio, is a commercial diagramming program for Microsoft Windows that uses vector graphics to create diagrams.
Microsoft Visio, formerly known as Microsoft Office Visio, is a commercial diagramming program for Microsoft Windows that uses vector graphics to create diagrams.
OpenOffice.org Impress
OpenOffice.org Impress, a part of the OpenOffice.org office suite and developed by Sun Microsystems, is an open source presentation program compatible with and similar to Microsoft PowerPoint.
OpenOffice.org Impress, a part of the OpenOffice.org office suite and developed by Sun Microsystems, is an open source presentation program compatible with and similar to Microsoft PowerPoint.
Paint Shop Pro
Paint Shop Pro (PSP) is a raster graphics editor and, later in the series, a vector graphics editor for computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system that was originally publish...
Paint Shop Pro (PSP) is a raster graphics editor and, later in the series, a vector graphics editor for computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system that was originally publish...
Paint.NET
Paint.NET is a proprietary freeware raster graphics editor program for Microsoft Windows, developed on the .NET Framework.
Paint.NET is a proprietary freeware raster graphics editor program for Microsoft Windows, developed on the .NET Framework.
PaperKiller
Paper Killer is a WYSIWYG help authoring tool created by Visual Vision, an Italian software company.
Paper Killer is a WYSIWYG help authoring tool created by Visual Vision, an Italian software company.
PDFedit
PDFedit is a free PDF editor for Unix-like operating systems (including Cygwin on top of Windows).
PDFedit is a free PDF editor for Unix-like operating systems (including Cygwin on top of Windows).
Pencil Project
Pencil Project is an opensource Website wireframe and prototyping software from Evolus Co.
Pencil Project is an opensource Website wireframe and prototyping software from Evolus Co.
PixBuilder Photo Editor
PixBuilder Photo Editor, developed by WinSoft Graphics Software, is a photo editing program form the Microsoft Windows operating system.
PixBuilder Photo Editor, developed by WinSoft Graphics Software, is a photo editing program form the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Pseudo terminal
In some operating systems, including Unix, a pseudo terminal is a pseudo-device pair that provides a text terminal interface without an associated device, such as a virtual console, computer ter...
In some operating systems, including Unix, a pseudo terminal is a pseudo-device pair that provides a text terminal interface without an associated device, such as a virtual console, computer ter...
QFX
QFX is an image editing computer program, developed by Ron Scott a Texan photographer and software engineer.
QFX is an image editing computer program, developed by Ron Scott a Texan photographer and software engineer.
RELOAD
RELOAD is a JISC-funded project, developing tools to facilitate the use of emerging Learning Technology Interoperability specifications such as those produced by ADL and IMS.
RELOAD is a JISC-funded project, developing tools to facilitate the use of emerging Learning Technology Interoperability specifications such as those produced by ADL and IMS.
Retriever Communications
Retriever Communications is a Wireless Application Service Provider for field force automation with its head office in Sydney Australia.
Retriever Communications is a Wireless Application Service Provider for field force automation with its head office in Sydney Australia.
RUMBA
RUMBA is a terminal emulator application which acts as a client for the 3270, 5250, and VT computing protocols.
RUMBA is a terminal emulator application which acts as a client for the 3270, 5250, and VT computing protocols.
SAP Knowledge Warehouse
SAP Knowledge Warehouse is SAP AG's product-line offering for knowledge management.
SAP Knowledge Warehouse is SAP AG's product-line offering for knowledge management.
ScreenShot Direct
ScreenShot Direct is a software application that facilitates getting screenshots into Microsoft PowerPoint, while relieving the end user of having to deal with the manual steps of creating new s...
ScreenShot Direct is a software application that facilitates getting screenshots into Microsoft PowerPoint, while relieving the end user of having to deal with the manual steps of creating new s...
Technical communication tools
Technical communicators use a variety of tools to create usable information.
Technical communicators use a variety of tools to create usable information.
Terminal emulator
A terminal emulator, terminal application, term, or tty for short, is a program that emulates a video terminal within some other display architecture.
A terminal emulator, terminal application, term, or tty for short, is a program that emulates a video terminal within some other display architecture.
XMetaL
XMetaL, or XMetaL Author, is a software application used for creating and editing documents in XML and SGML. It has some features common to word processors, but is a native XML editor that...
XMetaL, or XMetaL Author, is a software application used for creating and editing documents in XML and SGML. It has some features common to word processors, but is a native XML editor that...
XML editor
An XML editor is a markup language editor with added functionality to facilitate the editing of XML. This can be done using a plain text editor, with all the code visible, but XML editors have a...
An XML editor is a markup language editor with added functionality to facilitate the editing of XML. This can be done using a plain text editor, with all the code visible, but XML editors have a...
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