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  1. What are the differences between "manual", "guide" and …

    Because "manual" has connotations of dense, boring text, some manufacturers or technical writers prefer the label "guide" for what would traditionally be called a "manual." Instructions is …

  2. Why do we call an instruction book a "Manual"?

    Jul 17, 2013 · 24 As you probably noticed, all those uses of "manual" you know mean "hands". Now try to link those two concepts - an instruction book and hands - what do you get? …

  3. grammaticality - "on the link," "in the link," or "at the link ...

    Oct 16, 2020 · Which is the correct usage: Follow the instructions on the link mentioned above. Follow the instructions in the link mentioned above. Follow the instructions at the link …

  4. single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    I recall reading an instruction manual to an old FPS (first person shooter) game years back, and it noted a particularly destructive cannon being the "ultimate in fire and forget weaponry", since it

  5. Differences between "tutorial", "guide" and "how-to"

    Tutorial: Set of videos, quizes or wizards may work. User guide: Product manual, set of instructions, warnings, etc. How to: Specific task descritpion. May be one step-by-step …

  6. Single word for all knowledge? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Apr 18, 2018 · -2 Lexicon, is likely the word your looking for. It basically refers to a collection of all words and their meanings, phrases and their understandings. A complete catalog and …

  7. Do you really answer "How do you do?" with "How do you do?"

    Mar 15, 2011 · As Cerberus wrote about 'U' English, replying to "How do you do" with "How do you do" used to be the case among some classes in England (at least), but it seems to be …

  8. "On which" or "upon which" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    I disagree with the substitution. "Besides" would be acceptable in a casual conversation, but for an instruction manual "other than that" has the proper register.

  9. What to say for opening and closing car widnow

    Jun 4, 2020 · If I were asking someone to perform the function, or asking permission to perform the function myself, I'd most likely use roll or put. I've heard all three. Raise/lower is more …

  10. What does "Shall be" mean? [closed] - English Language & Usage …

    Sep 15, 2014 · When we are talking about an instruction manual, it is likely to follow (albeit usually unconsciously) the specialized senses of these verbs as spelled out in RFC 2119, which is the …