\documentclass[10pt,a4paper]{article} % Packages \usepackage{fancyhdr} % For header and footer \usepackage{multicol} % Allows multicols in tables \usepackage{tabularx} % Intelligent column widths \usepackage{tabulary} % Used in header and footer \usepackage{hhline} % Border under tables \usepackage{graphicx} % For images \usepackage{xcolor} % For hex colours %\usepackage[utf8x]{inputenc} % For unicode character support \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} % Without this we get weird character replacements \usepackage{colortbl} % For coloured tables \usepackage{setspace} % For line height \usepackage{lastpage} % Needed for total page number \usepackage{seqsplit} % Splits long words. %\usepackage{opensans} % Can't make this work so far. Shame. 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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{3} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Contemporary approaches to computer communications}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Voice input - Allows a greater use of spoken natural language in their control, making it more intuitive.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Touch screen- Allow for the use of gestures for controlling the device, which is much more intuitive for the average user.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Force feedback - Also known as Haptic feedback, gives the user a physical sense that something has changed within the device via vibrations.} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Virtual reality - Taking over as many senses as technologically possible to give the user the sense that they have been transported elsewhere. Simulates 3D through 360 degree headtracking.} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 4) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Augmented reality - Takes the real world as seen through the devices sensors (accelerometers, cameras etc.) and lays digital information over it for a combination of the two.} \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.4885 cm} x{2.4885 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Voice input}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Advantages & Disadvantages \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} A much more intuitive experience & Background noise may prevent recognisation \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Allows people with physical disabilities to to use some devices & Accents may not be recognised \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 4) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} No training required if implemented into a work setting & Talking for extended periods of time could cause problems \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.4885 cm} x{2.4885 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Force feedback}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Advantages & Disadvantages \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Provides an alternative to loud noises when used as a notification method & Could easily be ignored since it's not hugely invasive \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.4885 cm} x{2.4885 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Touch screen}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Advantages & Disadvantages \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Use of gestures makes it very intuitive & Not very robust-breaks fairly easily \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} No extra peripherals needed & Loss of accuracy due to selecting things with fingers \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Easy to clean unlike traditional keyboard-very hygienic & Large touch screens are a lot more expensive than just a keyboard and mouse \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{System design validation}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Requirements - Does it meet the specification. Specific requirements must be made in order for this to be measurable} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Performance - Does it respond fast enough for its use. Normally this will have a requirement of it's own} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Robustness - Does it crash frequently or at all. The level required depends on the type of software} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Cost - Has the system come in or on budget. Systems that are more expensive than predicted are rarely seen as successful} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 3) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Usability - Is it usable by the end user. This depends on the skill levels of the users and the nature of the solution} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{System design validation is the process of testing carried out during a systems life cycle. It occurs before implementation and ensures the system works as intended. If an issue is found the design will be updated and a new or adapted prototype will be built.} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}