DocuTools™ 5.0 Formatting Software
 
Create and format your documents quickly and consistently
Dramatically reduce writing and editing time
Create consistent layouts, tables, and formatting
for your print and online documents
Easy-to-use interface with intuitive toolbars and drop-menus
Compatible with all versions of Microsoft® Word™
 

What is DocuTools™ Formatting Software?
DocuTools™ is a software utility that integrates with Microsoft® Word and allows writers to quickly and consistently create and format their documents using styles, layouts and templates that improve document usability and reader comprehension. DocuTools™ provides individual writers, teams and entire organizations with a standard for documentation that not only improves reader performance, but it also allows writers to develop content more efficiently.

DocuTools™ integrates directly with Microsoft® Word
Once installed, DocuTools™ runs directly within MS Word, providing writers with easy and intuitive toolbars and drop menus to access common functions. The graphic below illustrates how the DocuTools™ toolbar and drop-menu appear within MS Word.
 

 

 
Features
 
DocuTools™ 5.0 offers an ever-growing suite of functions and templates for quickly and consistently developing highly structured documents. Key features include:
  • Clear, readable page layout
  • Easy-to-use toolbar and drop-menus
  • Over 12 types of tables, including Procedure,
    Stage, Parts/Function and If/Then
  • Over 20 pre-determined styles
  • Three types of Tables of Contents
  • One-click continuation of topics, subtopics and tables
  • Pre-made templates for commonly used topics (e.g. System Procedures, Memos, Concepts, Project Plans, Processes, and Agendas)
  • Online Help
 

Demonstration
To understand how DocuTools™ works, take a moment to view the two Flash movies below:

Software Eligibility
Only past attendees of a structured writing course from PTA or an approved competitor's course can receive a user license for the formatting software. If you are unsure as to your eligibility, please contact us.

Upgrades and pricing
DocuTools™ 5.0 is included free with any PTA structured or technical writing course. Upgrades and replacement copies may be ordered online. Upgrade order form >

Versions and system requirements

IF you are using this Version of Microsoft® Word
THEN use this version of the software
Word 2007 (Office 2007)
DocuTools 5.0 for Word 2007
Word 2000/XP/2003
DocuTools 5.0 for Word 2000-2003
Previous versions of DocuTools no longer supported

 
 
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