User guide:
User guide is the document written to provide assistance to the one about the ways to use a particular system. User guides are mostly related with electronic goods, computer hardware and software.
User manual:
It is a user’s guide especially made to provide the instructions to the users about the ways to use it.
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
Denoting a system of government or management in which actions and policies are initiated at the highest level; hierarchical. | User guide. |
| Synonyms | Instruction manual | |
| Objectives/Purpose | To the point information that is relevant to the user | Technical detailed instruction |
| Synonyms | Catalog, directory, guidebook, handbook, manual, key, reference key, etc. | Instruction manual, handbook, textbook, workbook, guidebook, guide, reference book, etc. |
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| Word origin | It was originated in 1930s; earliest use found in The Chicago Tribune. | It was originated in 1930s; earliest use found in The Albuquerque Journal. |
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