-Mdoc Macro Package: A Software Tool to Support Computer Documentation Standards

摘要

At Los Alamos National Laboratory a small staff of writers and word processors in the Computer Documentation Group is responsible for producing computer documentation for the over 8000 users of the Laboratory's computer network. The -mdoc macro package was developed as a software tool to support that effort. The -mdoc macro package is used with the NROFF/TROFF document preparation system on the UNIX operating system. The -mdoc macro package incorporates the standards for computer documentation at Los Alamos that were established by the writers. Use of the -mdoc macro package has freed the staff of programming format details, allowing writers to concentrate on content of documents and word processors to produce documents in a timely manner. It is an easy-to-use software tool that adapts to changing skills, needs, and technology. 5 refs. (ERA citation 13:032012)