HELP! custom help file for a custom program

HELP! custom help file for a custom program

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HELP! custom help file for a custom program

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I'm trying to create a custom help file for a custom program, and I can't

seem to find out how to create one. Any sugustions?


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I use Word to create HTML files. it may not be the best way but it's pretty straight forward and it works. The only problem I found was that Word didn't really support frames but I got around that by editing the HTML file manually. have a look at this link >>> http://www.cadalog.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=14457&highlight=help+file+html
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You used to be able to create them by writing an
RTF file, such as with Word or other word processor, then convert them to help
files with some MS utility.

 

I'd recommend the HTML method, as mentioned by
others.  Given the vast possible uses of HTML, there's no reason not to
use.

 

BTW, if you go the HTML route, I'd suggested
learning it with just Notepad or other simple editor.  The basics are very
simple and following tutorials, such as those found at
href="http://www.htmlgoodies.com">www.htmlgoodies.com
, you'll be writing
your own HTML within a day or two.  Word (and other 'easy' ways) seem to
bloat the HTML quite a bit.


style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">
I'm
trying to create a custom help file for a custom program, and I can't
seem
to find out how to create one. Any sugustions?
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