计算机操作和维护手册的最大优点是更新简单且成本低廉。按下功能键，用户可以访问屏幕上显示的文本文件，并可以进行添加和更正。这允许用户快速、轻松、廉价地更新设备操作程序、标准操作程序、维护日志和其他工厂信息。存在许多用于创建运维手册的软件包。本文介绍了CH2M Hill的手动软件。

The biggest advantage to a computerized operation and maintenance manual is that it is easy and inexpensive to update. With the press of a function key, the user obtains access to the text file displayed on-screen and can make additions and corrections. This allows the user to quickly, easily, and inexpensively update equipment operating procedures, standard operating procedures, maintenance logs, and other plant information. Many software packages for creating O&M manuals exist. This paper describes CH2M Hill's Manual software.