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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 · 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? "Handbook", …

  3. "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.

  4. 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 …

  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. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. Use of 'as per' vs 'per' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    I certainly don't prefer per or even as per @kris. The stated examples of use given by the OP are obscure and indistinct statements so weak of meaning that I suspect they are not used by a …

  9. british english - "In the Figure 1 (below)" or "in Figure 1 (below ...

    Sep 15, 2019 · 0 In English texts it is usual to say "In the figure below". Read almost any text book or instruction manual to find examples. This question has been asked before.

  10. 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 …