@PeterJones said in "Word wrap" option is reset from time to time:
Thanks for that brutally harsh assessment of my writing
I can see why you interpreted my general statement this way, and I apologize for any disrespect you felt as a result of that misunderstanding. However, I was not trying to imply anything negative about your general capabilities as a writer, or suggest that this particular piece of writing was unacceptable; I was just trying to make a point about the flaws/limitations of AK’s preceding comment.
FWIW, AK’s argument actually made me think of the various instructors I had in undergrad: despite their in-depth knowledge of the course material, many of them lacked the technical communication skills to provide effective lessons.
FWIW, I generally find your explanations on this forum exceptionally clear and easy to read, so I was surprised that this particular excerpt was a bit hard to follow on the first couple of run-throughs.
@PeterJones said in "Word wrap" option is reset from time to time:
you need to understand that (…) you do not get the final say into what’s accepted into the User Manual
Of course - that’s why I literally offered the adjustments as suggestions. However, I think it’s worth pointing out that someone else independently offered very similar suggestions (albeit for a potentially different piece of writing). The fact that two independent sources are suggesting the use of the same argument structure is a strong indication that the structure is worth following.
BTW, based on your multiple references to professional editors, you seem to be under the impression that I lack the experience required to give advice on writing structure. Given that you don’t know me personally, I’m not sure why you would make such an assumption; based on your other interactions on this forum, this seems out of character for you.
Either way, it’s worth pointing out that part of my current job is reviewing the content of user manuals, and I’ve had plenty of similar experience long before I took on this job. So, I’m much more qualified to offer advice on matters like this than you seem to think.