Author and publish technical documentation
Adobe® FrameMaker® 9 software is a powerful authoring and publishing solution for technical communicators. Take advantage of an intuitive user interface, unified workflows, and a template-based authoring environment to simplify content delivery and conform to organizational requirements for consistency and branding.
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There's a better way to develop complex technical documentation
With its intuitive user interface, integrated authoring environment, and comprehensive workflow features, FrameMaker 9 lets you easily author and publish compelling content.
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DITA and XML streamline technical communication
Texas Engineering Extension Service accelerates content creation for homeland security curriculum using Adobe FrameMaker software, XML, and DITA.
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Visit the Adobe Technical Communication blog to gain valuable insights, get product news, and learn about best practices.
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Top features in FrameMaker 9
- Fully integrated authoring environment
- Full support for DITA standards
- Special object management for books and DITA maps
- New, intuitive user interface
- Book and structured book capabilities
- Rich media object incorporation
- Out-of-the-box CMS integration support
- Long-document and pristine PDF output support
- Importing of comments from PDF files
- Windows® CMYK support
Using FrameMaker
Support Center
Get answers to technical questions, installation help, and more in the FrameMaker Support Center.
Developer Center
Visit the FrameMaker Developer Center for skill-building tutorials, training videos, articles, samples, and other developer resources.
User forums
Get support from your peers, search for answers, and ask questions.
Next steps
Training resources
Learn more about the features and functions of FrameMaker to get the most out of your software.
Events and seminars
Get the most of your software with the free onDemand eSeminar series featuring overviews and in-depth information on FrameMaker, RoboHelp, and Adobe Captivate.
Feature request
Request new features or suggest modifications to existing features. Your comments and feedback are important to us.
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