IEC/IEEE 82079-1:2019由IEC、IEEE和ISO联合开发和出版，提供了设计和制定各类使用说明的一般原则和详细要求，这些使用说明对各类产品的用户都是必要的或有帮助的，从一罐油漆到大型或高度复杂的产品，如大型工业机械，基于交钥匙的工厂或建筑。 IEC/IEEE 82079-1:2019取消并取代了第一版IEC 82079-1:2012。本版为技术修订版。与上一版相比，它包括以下重大技术更改: a） 本文件的结构已重新安排，以便于标准的应用，并便于查找信息。 尽可能简化语言。 b） 使用信息作为通用术语引入。使用说明是使用信息的同义词。逐步说明被用作信息的子集。 c） 对第5条（原则）进行了修订，重点是信息的使用目的、信息的质量和信息的管理过程。 d） 规范性部分综合了准备使用信息的过程，并对其进行了全面论述。 e） 规范部分描述了评估所用信息的经验方法。 f） 更全面地讨论了准备信息以供使用所需的专业能力。 g） 对于用于复杂系统的信息的一般要求，增加了一些方面。 h） 考虑了自组装产品的说明。 i） 本文介绍了一份资料性附录，为满足规定要求提供了指南。 本水平标准主要供技术委员会根据IEC指南108中规定的原则编制标准时使用。 技术委员会的职责之一是，在适用的情况下，在编制出版物时使用横向标准。除非相关出版物中明确提及或包含，否则本水平标准的内容不适用。

IEC/IEEE 82079-1:2019 is jointly developed and published by IEC, IEEE, and ISO and provides general principles and detailed requirements for the design and formulation of all types of instructions for use that will be necessary or helpful for users of products of all kinds, ranging from a tin of paint to large or highly complex products, such as large industrial machinery, turnkey based plants or buildings. IEC/IEEE 82079-1:2019 cancels and replaces the first edition IEC 82079-1:2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision. It includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) The structure of this document has been rearranged in order to facilitate application of the standard and to make it easier to find information. Where possible, the language has been simplified. b) Information for use is introduced as a generic term. Instructions for use is a synonym for information for use. Step-by-step instructions is used as a subset of information for use. c) Clause 5 (principles) is revised and focuses on the purpose of information for use, the quality of information and the process for management of information. d) The process for preparation of information for use is integrated in the normative part and addressed comprehensively. e) Empirical methods for the evaluation of information for use are described in the normative part. f) The professional competencies needed for the preparation of information for use are addressed more comprehensively. g) Some aspects have been added to general requirements for information for use for complex systems of systems. h) Consideration is given to instructions for self-assembly products. i) An informative annex providing guidance on the fulfilment of specified requirements is introduced. This horizontal standard is primarily intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of standards in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 108. One of the responsibilities of a technical committee is, wherever applicable, to make use of horizontal standards in the preparation of its publications. The contents of this horizontal standard will not apply unless specifically referred to or included in the relevant publications.