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Confluence

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Confluence is a software that is used for group collaboration.  It helps groups working on common tasks reach their mutual goals.  Users have the ability to create, discuss, organize, and centralize their projects all on one common and easy to access platform.  Confluence is a paid software, although users have the option to try a free trial version.

How it is useful:

In the field of technical communication, there are many instances in which the technical communicator must work in a group or collaborate on a project.  Technical communicators may also have the opportunity to manage or lead projects.  During these occasions, having resources to collectively use as a group to store and edit content is essential.  A technical communicator is expected to know how to use a number of collaboration-oriented software, so having an understanding of Confluence will benefit the technical communicator.

Where to learn more about it:

To learn more about Confluence, visit the website at the following link:
https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence
Try out a free trial in order to get hands-on experience with the software before buying it. To try out a free trial version, visit the following link:
https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence/try

Similar Software:

Bitrix24 is similar in function to Confluence.  This is a more affordable software.  Users can download a free version, although it does not include all Bitrix24 features, or pay monthly in order to obtain the full version of this program.

Bitrix24 allows users to communicate and collaborate all in one location.  To access this software, visit the following website address:
https://www.bitrix24.com/

 

Visio

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Visio is a Microsoft Office software that allows users to create graphs, diagrams, and flow charts to incorporate into their work.  This program provides an easy way to simplify and combine complex information into easy to read graphics.  It is a paid software, and users can access it through a free trial or by paying in small installments each month.

How it is useful:

Technical communicators will often find themselves using charts to display data.  Whether it be in project management or to display in some form of documentation, being able to create a graph proficiently is useful.

Although there are a number of programs that can create graphs, this program focuses solely on this function.  Instead of struggling to create a diagram through Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office created a separate software to make the process easy for anyone to tackle.

Where you can learn more about it:

To learn more about Visio, you can visit the software’s homepage at the following link:
https://goo.gl/74GVHa
Take a guided tour of the software or download a free trial in order to explore Visio yourself.  To access the guided tour of Visio, visit the following link:
http://testdrive.visio.com/en-us

Similar Software:

Omnigraffle is a diagramming application that allows users to organize thoughts in a visually appealing format.  This application is only available for Mac, iPhone, and iPad.  To access this application, visit its website at the following link:

https://www.omnigroup.com/omnigraffle