IEEE 1063-2001

This standard provides minimum requirements for the structure, information content, and format of user documentation, to include both paper and electronic documentation used in the work environment by users of systems containing software. The standard is limited to the software documentation product and will not include the processes of developing or managing software user documentation. The standard includes printed user manuals, online help, and user reference documentation. It does not apply to specialized course materials intended primarily for use in formal training programs.