You can also download demos and use them for thirty days. You will probably need every bit of the thirty days, so install one when you have some time. Microsoft has stated that HTML Help will be the standard, so it would be good to download one of the HTML demos to see how they work.

Try to create one self-contained Help doc for your portfolio. One of the things employers want to see is that you know how to compile complex documents into a usable format. This doesn't mean you need to compile a complete Help system, just ensure that the document is completely functional within the limited scope of your project. There are three major Help packages available. Experience in any one of them will get you started.

RoboHELP is the most requested help tool in ads.

Another that is often requested.

ForeHelp is also seen in ads, and one of the few that works independently of Word.

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