how to tag unusual words

[Minka316]

HI.  I create user guide for technical training and often wondered how to properly tag words that contain, say, a wildcard in it. For example, a user guide that include info on Boolean searching would show a word such as this: negligen! and explain that when searched would find the words negligence, negligent etc.  So... how do I tag the word negligen!.  Another example would be: wom*n.  Help.

Thanks, Marion

[a_C_student]

One solution would be to nest an unusual word in a <Span> tag with Actual Text providing exactly the way you want it to be read.

[Bevi Chagnon - PubCom.com]

And another option is to put Expansion text on the unusual word, writing out exactly how you want it pronounced. This technique is also used for acronyms.

[Minka316]

Thanks. yes, this is how i've decided to handle this issue.

Mar