Contents.
Explore the fundamentals, find a specific answer, or look up a word. Use the guidance that fits your writing.
Introduction
What a style guide can do for your writing, and how to make it your own.
Writing Principles
Voice, clarity, readability, and writing with your reader in mind.
Terms and Style
Word choices, common short forms, and optional specialist references.
Language and Grammar
Spelling, sentence structure, verbs, pronouns, and the choices that shape meaning.
Punctuation
Commas, quotation marks, hyphens, and the small marks that do a lot of work.
Capitalization and Case Usage
Sentence case, title case, proper names, and knowing when a capital belongs.
Formatting and Style
Text styles, spacing, dates, contact details, and presenting code clearly.
Numbers and Organization
Headings, numbers, lists, procedures, links, and references.
Design and Layout
Typography, page structure, visuals, and accessible presentation.
Writing for Different Content Types
Adapting your approach for everyday messages, articles, and instructions.
Editing and Proofreading
Revising, proofreading, managing changes, and building consistent habits.
Appendixes
Examples, global considerations, inclusive language, and common questions.