AI Document Editor for Technical Writers
Technical writers transform complex product and engineering information into clear, structured documentation. Vespper gives you an AI editor that understands documentation structure, maintains consistency, and traces every instruction to its source.
1. Technical Writing Standards
Technical writers must conform to international standards governing documentation structure, content, and language.
Core Documentation Standards
- IEC/IEEE 82079-1:2019 preparation of information for use
- ISO/IEC 26514 systems and software engineering documentation
- Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE100) for aerospace and defense documentation
- Microsoft and Google developer documentation style guides for software documentation
- Non-compliant documentation structure can prevent product certification in regulated industries
- STE100 compliance is contractually required for many aerospace and defense documentation deliverables
3. Regulatory Documentation Requirements
Technical writers produce documentation that must meet regulatory requirements specific to the product domain.
Product-Specific Requirements
- FDA labeling requirements (21 CFR Part 801) for medical devices
- CE marking technical file documentation for EU market access
- REACH and RoHS substance disclosure documentation
- Safety Data Sheet authoring per GHS/ISO 11014
- FDA labeling non-compliance can result in product seizure, injunction, or recall
- CE marking requires specific technical documentation — marketing materials are not sufficient
4. Accessibility & Internationalization
Technical documentation must be accessible and properly internationalized for global audiences.
Accessibility and Translation
- WCAG 2.1 accessibility requirements for digital documentation
- ISO 17100 translation services requirements
- Terminology management per ISO 30042 (TermBase eXchange)
- PDF/UA (ISO 14289) for accessible PDF documents
- Non-accessible documentation creates legal exposure under disability discrimination laws
- Inconsistent terminology across translations can cause safety-critical errors in product use
5. Publication & Delivery Standards
Technical writers must deliver documentation in formats that meet platform and accessibility requirements.
Output Format Standards
- PDF/UA for accessible PDF generation
- EPUB accessibility standards for digital publications
- HTML5 semantic markup for web-based documentation
- Print production standards and prepress requirements
- Non-accessible output formats can result in documentation delivery rejection by regulated customers
- Format non-compliance may prevent documentation from being included in product certification packages
What happens when documentation falls short
- Product liability from inaccurate or misleading documentation
- Accessibility lawsuits from non-compliant digital documentation delivery
- Regulatory rejection from improperly structured technical files
- Translation errors from inconsistent terminology management across languages
- Deliverable rejection from non-compliance with contractual documentation standards
What this means for your team
How Vespper serves technical writers
Spec-to-documentation traceability
Upload product specs, engineering notes, and prior versions. Every instruction in your documentation traces to the spec that defines it.
Documentation standards support
Generate content following IEC 82079-1, DITA structures, or your custom documentation templates with consistent formatting.
Terminology management
Vespper enforces consistent terminology across your documentation set — the same component gets the same name everywhere.
Incremental content updates
When specs change, update your source documents and let Vespper identify which documentation sections need revision.
How technical writers use Vespper
Upload product and engineering sources
Connect product specifications, engineering notes, prior documentation versions, and style guides.
Generate documentation
Draft user manuals, installation guides, or API documentation with content traced to product specifications.
Review and publish
Review generated content against source specs, verify accuracy, maintain version control, and export for publishing.
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