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Digital Tip
Many programs you use to create and compose documents have tools for efficiently creating an alphabetically organized subject index of a document, which can be helpful for readers. Although an automatically generated index will still need careful review and editing, using software to create the first draft will save time. Watch the following tutorial about creating an index and then answer the prompt about using such a tool in the workplace.
Thinking Professionally
Describe two professional situations—one in which a document index would be useful and one in which a document index would not be very useful. Explain your scenarios, keeping in mind the ways an index helps readers and the extent to which an index affects a document’s professionalism.