Index Author

Any reputable project that includes documentation should have an index that allows readers to quickly find anything they are interested in. And since creating such an index would be a tedious task, it is no surprise that a software solution such as IndexAuthor has entered the market.

The application is capable of creating such an index for one or multiple documents at the same time while also being able to generate keywords you can subsequently resort to for SEO optimization and whatnot.

Regarding the program’s appearance, it should be said that, while it is in no way remarkable, the ease of navigation it ensures should compensate for any aesthetical dullness. The entire user interface is focused on simplicity, and invaluable tips are offered in the main window so that you are in full control of each and every step you take.

To be more specific as to the app’s capabilities, it is worth noting that it can create a text, file or keyword index. As such, when generating a text index, you handle one single document at a time, whereas for a file index, you can associate multiple documents. Last but not least, the keyword index should be relevant when trying to anticipate the requirements of a search engine.

Regardless of your option, it should be said that you can resort to a multitude of criteria when creating your index. As such, you can remove lowercase or uppercase words, HTML tags, numbers, or words whose length is bellow a specific number of characters.

What’s more, you can blacklist or whitelist words, which once again proves that creating a custom list should be a breeze. Once you have set all the parameters that the program should take into account, you are provided with an overview of all the rules that you can review and make adjustments to.

On an ending note, IndexAuthor is a handy program that lends you a hand when trying to write an index. The program can automate an otherwise time-consuming task, with minimal effort on your side, so there might be something of interest in it.