Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) ManualĪ standard operating procedure provides clear instructions telling members of an organization how to go about completing certain processes. Organizational Policy ManualĪn organizational policy manual documents the company’s policies, procedures and best practices. Operation ManualĪn operation manual is the documentation of your company’s information including roles, responsibilities and processes. User ManualĪs mentioned before, user manuals are technical communication documents that assist users with the operation of a product. Service ManualĪ service manual is a set of instructions guiding users on how to keep a piece of machinery running at different points in its life. Training ManualĪ training manual is a set of instructions that tell users how to complete a job, process or task. Instruction ManualĪn instruction manual contains basic instructions that tells users how best to use a product. There are a number of different types of user manuals that you should consider when embarking on your technical communication.