help file

Built-in user guide

A help file is a document or collection of documents providing instructions and information about software or hardware.

Help files explain features, answer common questions, and guide users through tasks: Check the help file for keyboard shortcuts.

Most applications include built-in help files accessible through a menu or by pressing F1.

Related

guide · how to · FAQ · instructions · readme · support · tech support · troubleshoot · index · search · tooltip · wizard · reference · click · window · popup · menu · software

Categories
Opposites
documentation purpose

help fileerror message

Software's complaint about problems

hindrance · obstacle · obfuscation · barrier to entry · frustration

information format

help filetutorial video

Filmed lesson explaining something

hands-on training · webinar · screencast · audio guide

document type

help filelicense agreement

Contract governing permitted use

terms of service · EULA · source code · binary file · malware

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G