Programmers Prefer 8.5 x 11

Todd Merriman todd at stiatl.UUCP
Sat Mar 24 03:48:46 AEST 1990


> What's the best size paper to use in software documentation?
> Before the advent of the PC, 8.5 x 11 was the most common size; but
> now 6 x 8.5 seems to be the most popular.  Which do you prefer?
> Would it make any difference in your choice of software packages if
> you could choose between the two?
> 
The previous post produced some very clear-cut preferences for 
manual size.  Most technical people prefer 8.5 x 11, about 2:1, with
a substantial additional number prefering A4 (the international
standard, 210 x 297mm).

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   Todd Merriman * 404-841-4000 * Atlanta, GA



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