Succeed in Using FrameMaker
Adobe FrameMaker is considered the industry standard for creating and publishing large complex documents, manuals and
books. It is a primary tool of Technical Writers. Unfortunately, the program can be challenging to use and requires added
knowledge to understand its principles.
Knowing how to effectively use FrameMaker is an essential part of performing technical documentation and book publishing.
It can be important in enhancing your career in those fields.
The purpose of these free online lessons is to give you a start at improving your FrameMaker skills. If you have any questions, send
us an email.
Contents
Basics of FrameMaker
Flowchart of Using FrameMaker
Basic Concept of FrameMaker
Using the Mouse Scroll Wheel with FrameMaker
Developing documents
Major Steps in Developing a Document in FrameMaker
Stating Document Specifications
Creating a New Document
Defining a Page Layout
Working with Master Pages
Defining Paragraph Designs
Inserting Special Characters in FrameMaker
Indexing in FrameMaker
Output
Generating a PDF File from FrameMaker
Creating Online Help in RoboHelp from a User Manual in FrameMaker
Resources
General FrameMaker Reader Feedback
FrameMaker Resources
Succeed in Technical Writing
Succeed in Writing
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School for Champions
Champion a worthy cause
There are many problems in this world that need people to help in solving them.
If you see an injustice or someone in need and feel strongly about the situation, you can champion it as
a cause and work to solve the problem.
Help out
Some can simply give donations to a charity, while others can get involved and participate in the solution.
When you champion a cause, you are making a difference. That is an important purpose of the
School for Champions.
Some causes that need champions include:
Haiti
earthquake: How to help - A list of agencies in the Washington Post
Chile
Earthquake - How to help and other volunteer opportunities
Doctors without Borders, providing
aid to people whose survival is threatened by disasters or violence
Action Against Hunger, providing
solutions to world hunger
CARE, a humanitarian organization fighting
global poverty
There are also many agencies in your city that are looking for help.
Suggestions
This is just the start of our list. If you know of some charities or causes that need help, let
us know about it.