Omit every letter, symbol, line, or other object that doesn’t actually add any value.
▪Objects that convey some important or helpful information do add value. ▪Objects that help readers to find or process information do add value. ▪Objects that are just there to fill some empty space don’t add value. For example:
▪Don’t use background images. ▪Don’t put your company logo on each page. ▪Don’t mention the author’s name on each page. ▪Don’t put a copyright notice on each page. ▪Don’t put a revision number or release date on each page. ▪Don’t put the document title on each page. A running header or footer that shows the title of the current section, however, can be helpful because it keeps readers oriented.
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