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  • How to Write Code Blocks and Inline Code in Markdown

    calendar Sep 25, 2025  · Technical Writing Documentation Markdown Writing Tips Content Creation  ·
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    Technical writers often need to embed code in their articles, whether snippets, configurations, commands, or examples. When presented clearly, code in your articles reinforces understanding and helps readers follow along more easily. When presented poorly, it creates confusion and frustration. This article …


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  • Write Clear Step-by-Step Instructions Using Markdown

    calendar Sep 18, 2025  · Technical Writing Documentation Markdown Writing Tips Content Creation  ·
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    In the first two parts of this Markdown series, you explored how to get started with Markdown and use lists effectively. Now, you'll learn how to write clear, structured, and actionable step-by-step instructions. Whether you're documenting PowerShell scripts, Azure setup tasks, or admin procedures, your readers need …


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  • The Complete Guide to Markdown Lists for Technical Writers

    calendar Sep 12, 2025  · Technical Writing Documentation Markdown Writing Tips Content Creation  ·
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    In Part 1: Getting Started with Markdown for Technical Writers, I introduced the basics of Markdown, including how to format both ordered and unordered lists. This article builds upon that foundation, providing everything you need to know about using lists in Markdown, from basic syntax to advanced formatting …


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  • Getting Started with Markdown for Technical Writers

    calendar Sep 4, 2025  · Technical Writing Documentation Markdown Writing Tips Content Creation  ·
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    Markdown is the standard for writing technical documentation at Microsoft and many other organizations. Its simplicity, readability, and compatibility with other tools make it an ideal choice for blogging, documenting software, procedures, APIs, and more. Whether you're authoring a user guide, README, or knowledge …


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  • How to Open a PR in a Different Fork with the GitHub CLI

    calendar Aug 21, 2025  · Git GitHub GitHub CLI Source Control  ·
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    GitHub's default workflow assumes you open pull requests (PRs) in the upstream repository. However, if you need to contribute to a different fork, you can't create a fork-of-a-fork when you already have a fork of the upstream repository. Instead, you can create a pull request (PR) in a different fork. This is useful …


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  • Why you should avoid using all caps in technical writing

    calendar Aug 13, 2025  · Technical Writing Documentation Markdown Writing Tips Content Creation  ·
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    In technical writing, letter case affects more than style. It influences tone, readability, and accessibility. Typing in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS might seem like an easy way to add emphasis or style, but it often does more harm than good, affecting how quickly readers process information and how your message is perceived. …


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  • Shorten Azure CLI commands in PowerShell without backticks

    calendar May 15, 2025  · PowerShell Azure CLI Azure  ·
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    Working with long Azure CLI commands in PowerShell can quickly become difficult to read and maintain, especially if you rely on backticks (`) for line continuation. Fortunately, PowerShell offers a cleaner, more flexible way to build commands using arrays and splatting. This article explains how to use these …


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  • Customize and automate a clean macOS Dock layout

    calendar May 7, 2025  · macOS  ·
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    The macOS Dock is a customizable taskbar that provides quick access to your most-used applications, files, and folders. Located at the bottom of the screen by default, you can move the Dock to the left or right side of the screen. For better accessibility and a more streamlined experience, customize the Dock to …


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  • Why aligning equals signs in PowerShell hash tables matters

    calendar Apr 23, 2025  · PowerShell  ·
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    If you ever formatted a hash table in PowerShell, you know how easy it is to focus on function over form. But what if one minor formatting tweak could improve readability, reduce syntax errors, simplify code reviews, and enhance script maintainability? During a recent documentation update, I stumbled on a subtle but …


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  • The not so simplified syntax of Where-Object in PowerShell

    calendar Mar 6, 2025  · PowerShell  ·
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    PowerShell 3.0 introduced several notable improvements to its cmdlet library, with one of the most useful features in this release being the simplified syntax for the Where-Object cmdlet. This enhancement made filtering objects more efficient and user-friendly by introducing Property and Value parameters and a switch …


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  • How to Write Code Blocks and Inline Code in Markdown
  • Write Clear Step-by-Step Instructions Using Markdown
  • The Complete Guide to Markdown Lists for Technical Writers
  • Getting Started with Markdown for Technical Writers
  • How to Open a PR in a Different Fork with the GitHub CLI
  • Why you should avoid using all caps in technical writing
  • Shorten Azure CLI commands in PowerShell without backticks
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