Articles by Emma Thompson

I've spent years as a technical writer, putting together user manuals, training materials, and documentation sets for a wide range of tools and systems. One thing that’s always stood out is how much the quality of a document can affect someone’s experience. Poor formatting or unclear instructions slow people down, while well-placed notes and thoughtful design can make even complicated tasks easier. I want to share what I’ve learned about writing documents that actually help. My goal is to make sure that the information people need is easy to find, read, and use.

Beyond the Yellow Square: A Masterclass in Digital PDF Notes

Beyond the Yellow Square: A Masterclass in Digital PDF Notes

A guide to mastering digital comments for smarter, faster collaboration.

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From Washed-Out to Wow: The Pro's Guide for Perfect PDF Contrast

From Washed-Out to Wow: The Pro's Guide for Perfect PDF Contrast

We show you how to sharpen text and graphics for perfect readability every time.

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Flip the Switch: The Complete Playbook for Inverting PDF Colors

Flip the Switch: The Complete Playbook for Inverting PDF Colors

Turn any bright document into a comfortable, eye-friendly dark mode experience.

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The Readability Fix: A Master Guide to Darkening Any PDF

The Readability Fix: A Master Guide to Darkening Any PDF

Our guide to fixing low-contrast scans and making any document perfectly readable.

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Skewed Scans Be Gone! The Complete Playbook for Straightening PDFs

Skewed Scans Be Gone! The Complete Playbook for Straightening PDFs

From tilted scans to perfect pages, here's how to master document alignment.

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From Crooked to Perfect: The Best Guide to Deskewing PDFs

From Crooked to Perfect: The Best Guide to Deskewing PDFs

We show you how to straighten any scanned document for a flawless, professional look.

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From Cramped to Clean: The Definitive Guide to Fixing PDF Margins

From Cramped to Clean: The Definitive Guide to Fixing PDF Margins

Learn how to easily resize and crop your pages for a perfectly polished layout.

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How to Comment on PDFs: Tools, Techniques & Best Practices

How to Comment on PDFs: Tools, Techniques & Best Practices

A guide to the best tools and techniques for adding clear, effective comments to any PDF document.

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How to Highlight PDFs Accurately (Without Annoying Comments)

How to Highlight PDFs Accurately (Without Annoying Comments)

A step-by-step guide to fixing PDF highlight errors and getting the precise text selection you need.

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