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11 months ago Team's Response
Variation in words help make the user guide more palatable and easier to read.
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- [x] I disagree
Reason for disagreement: Hi there,
Thank you for your response regarding the use of varied terminology in the User Guide. While I understand the intent to make the guide more readable, I would like to highlight the importance of consistent terminology in technical documentation.
Clarity and Consistency: In user guides, especially for software applications, consistency in terminology is key to clarity. Using different terms to refer to the same concept (like 'Customer,' 'Client,' and 'Contact') can lead to confusion, especially for new users who are still familiarizing themselves with the application's features and terminology.
Reducing Potential Confusion: Users may interpret varied terminology as referring to different features or aspects of the application. This can lead to misunderstandings about the application's functionality and how to use it effectively. Consistent use of a single term (in this case, 'Customer') would ensure users clearly understand what is being referred to each time.
Best Practices in Technical Writing: Standard practice in technical writing emphasizes the use of consistent terminology to avoid ambiguity. This practice is particularly important in user guides, where the primary goal is to convey information as clearly and directly as possible.
Balancing Readability with Precision: While readability is important, in technical documentation, precision and clarity take precedence. The goal is to communicate specific information about how to use the application, for which consistent terminology is essential.
With these considerations in mind, I believe that this bug is within the scope of the current application.
Since the application actually refers to Customer List, perhaps using Customer throughout the User Guide may be less confusing and more consistent.