Create clear, user-friendly documentation that helps users understand and effectively use your product, with step-by-step instructions, screenshots, and practical examples.
When to Use
Product user manuals
Getting started guides
Feature tutorials
Step-by-step how-tos
Video script documentation
Interactive walkthroughs
Quick start guides
FAQ documentation
Best practices guides
Quick Start
Minimal working example:
# [Product Name] User Guide
## Table of Contents
1. [Introduction](#introduction)
2. [Getting Started](#getting-started)
3. [Key Features](#key-features)
4. [Common Tasks](#common-tasks)
5. [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
6. [FAQ](#faq)
7. [Support](#support)
## Introduction
### What is [Product Name]?
[Product Name] is a [brief description of what the product does and its main purpose].
### Who is this guide for?
This guide is designed for:
- New users getting started with [Product Name]
- Existing users looking to learn advanced features
- Administrators managing [Product Name]
// ... (see reference guides for full implementation)
```
## Reference Guides
Detailed implementations in the `references/` directory:
| Guide | Contents |
|---|---|
| [System Requirements](references/system-requirements.md) | System Requirements |
| [Installation](references/installation.md) | Installation |
| [Initial Setup](references/initial-setup.md) | Initial Setup |
| [Task 1: Creating Your First Project](references/task-1-creating-your-first-project.md) | Task 1: Creating Your First Project |
| [Task 2: Importing Existing Data](references/task-2-importing-existing-data.md) | Task 2: Importing Existing Data |
| [Task 3: Exporting Data](references/task-3-exporting-data.md) | Task 3: Exporting Data |
## Best Practices
### ✅ DO
- Use simple, clear language
- Include screenshots and visuals
- Provide step-by-step instructions
- Use numbered lists for sequential tasks
- Add tips, warnings, and notes
- Include keyboard shortcuts
- Provide multiple paths to accomplish tasks
- Test every step you document
- Keep content up-to-date
- Use consistent formatting
- Add a table of contents for long guides
- Include search functionality
### ❌ DON'T
- Use jargon without explanation
- Assume prior knowledge
- Skip important steps
- Use outdated screenshots
- Write wall-of-text paragraphs
- Forget to update for new versions
- Overcomplicate simple tasks
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