Technical writing is not only about boring text. Some technical writers manage to create a user manual in the comics form. If you think that it’s difficult and even impossible, have a look at the following examples.

IDEA

IDEA is a series of nonverbal algorithm assembly instructions, developed by Sándor P. Fekete and Sebastian Morr. The instructions explain how various popular algorithms work, entirely without text. This also allows the instructions to be understood interculturally.

Illustrated Guide to OAuth and OpenID Connect

What is OAuth and OpenID? The answer can sound difficult but there are comics on this topic, so every one will understand this terms.

Deploy code faster: with CI/CD and Kubernetes

Just check out these awesome comics as an example of how fitting they can be in the technical world when used right.

Comics as a Means of Transmitting Information

Comics really help to transmit information; thanks to them, readers can get the difficult idea quickly. I also recommend you to read the following blog post to learn about how comics can improve your documentation and brand loyalty: Comics in Technical Writing.

Ann Green, Content Manager at ClickHelp.com — best online documentation tool for SaaS vendors