There is no "official" printed documentation for
program MARK - the canonical documentation is (in effect) the MARK helpfile.
However, MARK is a large, complex program, and in general it is not an
application that can be learned by simply browsing the helpfile. The recommended starting point
for learning to use MARK
is to consult the 1,200+ page (and ever-growing) online book
"Program
MARK: A Gentle Introduction...", co-edited by Evan Cooch & Gary White is the
primary starting point. Reading this book (or, at minimum, the 'core chapters' 1 to 11))
is strongly recommended as your first step in learning to use MARK.
This book is 'deep dive' into both the theory & mechanics of using MARK. If you want to
become well-versed and proficient -- both in using MARK, and the models & theory for
analysis of data from marked individuals -- this is absolutely where to start,
MARK forum
In addition, there is also a moderated online forum devoted to issues concerning using MARK, and related software. This is your primary source for 'support' when using MARK.