Implementing User Assistance

After you have created your help files, you must make this information available in your application. User assistance has many elements, including the following:

  • Readme files and other introductory material for the user to refer to even before installing the application

  • Printed, online, or electronic documentation

  • Email, telephone, or on-site support by product specialists

  • Wizards, builders, and other user interface components designed to guide the user through a process

  • Help files, pop-up help, and ToolTip details for individual controls

Within your .NET application, you can provide integrated user assistance in three main ways:

  • Help files— You can use the HelpProvider component to show a traditional help file.

  • Pop-up ...

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