Google is the Manual and the Manual is Google

In program after program the online manual is missing or useless, often so badly organized that available information is unavailable. I almost convince myself that the answer does not exist, but then I remember that Google is the Manual for every application. I Google the question and find a discussion or blog post or video tutorial put up by someone who suffered through my problem last year and found the answer. For every hundred questions I get answered about software, the manual or help feature provide five answers, and Google provides the other ninety-five. To save time, I now try to remember that the Manual is Google and always start there. The actual manual and built-in or online help are weak supplements to be used only in desperation.