Fixing Word Wrap in FrameMaker Table of Contents
Sometimes headings are longer than you like, creating uncomfortable line breaks in a generated table of contents. But setting up your TOC entries to break across two lines is pretty easy, once you have tab stops set up and you understand how to work with nonbreaking spaces, margins, and tab stops. Using something earlier than…
Read MoreFrameMaker Working with Content 2020
My FrameMaker reference book is now completely updated for the latest release of FrameMaker, v. 16.0.1.
Read MoreDITA World 2021
Intelligent Content for an Intelligent World Adobe is again hosting the world’s biggest DITA Online Conference for Marketing and Technical Communication Professionals. Join Stefan Gentz and myself as we host 3 days of fantastic free content on March 16–18, 2021. Once again, the event is FREE AND ONLINE and will run from 9 am to…
Read MoreFrameMaker Structured Authoring Workbook (2020) available now
All content, exercises, and screenshots have been updated to align to FrameMaker 16.0.1, the latest version of FrameMaker (2020 Release) This book is perfect for self-study, and is an updated version of the material I’ve used in classes and courses for over 20 years. All files needed to complete the exercises and projects are included.…
Read MoreRoboHelp 2020 Update 3 now available
The following is a list of feature enhancements and issues resolved in RoboHelp and subsequent patch releases. Check the RoboHelp forum for solutions, workarounds, or any late-breaking information. RoboHelp Update 3 – December 01, 2020 Fixed Issues Application RoboHelp crashes on start under macOS Big Sur. (Ref – 8361) Authoring When using the CSS editor, changes…
Read MoreFrameMaker 16.0.1 now available
Here’s a list of the issues fixed in November 2020. Use the Help>Updates option to start download, or visit https://supportdownloads.adobe.com/product.jsp?product=22&platform=Windows to download manually. Look for a second update to arrive soon… Check FrameMaker community for solutions, workarounds, or any late-breaking information. FrameMaker Update 1 – November 11, 2020 Fixed Issues For a set of files, the dynamic…
Read MoreHigh DPI settings for Windows
Not all apps behave the same with regard to resolution settings in Windows. For example, I saw a sizing issue in Adobe FrameMaker 2020 recently, after I’d adjusted my monitor to resolve a “fuzziness” issue. In all fairness, the fuzziness issue had more to do with Windows running on VMware Fusion, and the fact that…
Read MoreFrameMaker 15.0.7 released
With my work on the 2020 Intro to FrameMaker course, the 2020 New Feature videos, and my own books and courses, I haven’t spent much time lately on FrameMaker 2019, but today I noted an interesting thing: When using the FrameMaker connector to Adobe Experience Manager, my Fm 15.0.6 was locking up. Sure enough, when…
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