I think I would just take the reference out altogether. If you don't know, why confuse the buyer? Just let them assume there's no cable. Worse things could happen than buying a cable you don't need.
Thomas Johnson Microline Technology Corp. Traverse City, MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Beth Agnew Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 4:01 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [TCP] How would you express uncertainty in documentation? <snip> I liked Jeff Hanvey's solution -- a checkbox on a parts list that shows whether the USB cable is supposed to be included or not. Otherwise, you have to build in the idea of uncertainty from the beginning -- "Not all models include all peripheral cables. You may need to purchase a USB cable." --Beth Milan Davidovic wrote: > Have a look at this: > > http://weeklyscheiss.blogspot.com/2006/11/oh-good-grief.html > > And suggest how the TWer in question should have handled the business > about the cable. > > _______________________________________________ Are you a Help Authoring Trainer or Consultant? Let clients find you at www.HAT.Matrix.com, the searchable HAT database based on Char James-Tanny's HAT Comparison Matrix. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] for details. Interested in Interactive 3D Documentation? Get the scoop at http://www.doc-u-motion.com -- your 3D documentation community. _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals To post a message to the list, send an email to [email protected] To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com or, via email, send a blank message [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the TCP site at http://www.techcommpros.com To find out more about the list, including archives and your account options, visit http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com If you need assistance with the list, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
