Online help is commonly topic-oriented procedural or reference information provided as a form of user assistance in the use of computer productivity software applications. Context-sensitive online help is linked to the state of the application and requires a close coordination between the technical writer and software engineer. Advanced online help systems may be integrated with or provide links to additional but external support tools such as online documentation, training, decision support systems, learning management systems, online prognostic and diagnostic systems, and other applications as part of an advanced electronic performance support system
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