Product Manual Example

Create comprehensive product documentation and user manuals with VitePress.

Overview

A product manual template that covers:

• Getting started guides
• Feature documentation
• Troubleshooting sections
• API references

Manual Structure

Documentation Layout

manual/
├── getting-started/
│   ├── installation.md
│   ├── quick-start.md
│   └── basic-setup.md
├── features/
│   ├── core-features.md
│   ├── advanced-features.md
│   └── integrations.md
├── api/
│   ├── authentication.md
│   ├── endpoints.md
│   └── examples.md
├── troubleshooting/
│   ├── common-issues.md
│   ├── error-codes.md
│   └── support.md
└── appendix/
    ├── changelog.md
    ├── glossary.md
    └── resources.md

Documentation Features

User-Friendly Elements

• Step-by-step instructions
• Screenshots and diagrams
• Video tutorials
• Interactive examples

Technical Documentation

• Code samples
• API specifications
• Configuration examples
• Integration guides

Implementation

Navigation Structure

export default {
  themeConfig: {
    sidebar: {
      '/manual/': [
        {
          text: 'Getting Started',
          items: [
            { text: 'Installation', link: '/manual/getting-started/installation' },
            { text: 'Quick Start', link: '/manual/getting-started/quick-start' }
          ]
        },
        {
          text: 'Features',
          items: [
            { text: 'Core Features', link: '/manual/features/core-features' },
            { text: 'Advanced Features', link: '/manual/features/advanced-features' }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

Custom Components

• Callout boxes for important information
• Code block enhancements
• Image galleries
• Download links

Content Guidelines

Writing Style

• Clear, concise language
• Logical information flow
• Consistent terminology
• User-focused approach

Visual Design

• Consistent formatting
• Helpful illustrations
• Proper spacing
• Accessible color schemes

Maintenance

Version Control

• Track documentation changes
• Maintain version history
• Coordinate with product releases
• Regular content reviews

User Feedback

• Collect user feedback
• Monitor support tickets
• Update based on common questions
• Continuous improvement process