Help File Template?

[rainman89]

Hi all,
Is there anybody out there that has created a help file for their access db?
im debating on creating one for my users, but do not know where to start to create a helpful, meaningful file.
is there a template or something that i could follow? or can someone show me an example of a decent one that thye have created? thanks!

 

[GohDiamond]

I did one that linked to a set of HTML Documents. A hyperlink on a Help Button in the Database opened a folder with an index.html document and subfolders where html docs were stored related to troubleshooting and definitions, etc.

Just one of many suggestions that may work for you,

Goh

 

[rainman89]

Thanks Goh!
Never thought about using an html file, thought it had to be done in notepad or something. Ill keep that in mind.

Ive never written a help file before and, being the designer of the db, i really dont know what the user would be looking for in a help file, that is why i am looking for a template or something. i understand that each would be unique to that db, but a point in the right direction to see what others have done will do wonders im sure!

 

[GaryPanic]

what I did was a help table and a button called help
combo box to find
etc
I actual go clever on this as I did this for a product and each product has its own help features so a filter was applied and you could ask for help on the producted selected

 

[rainman89]

Nice idea, i like that!
i dont need anything too fancy, Think i may just do like an instruction manual or something along those lines. not too sure though.