Consider your audience when choosing which words to use.
Use words wisely and consistently to improve your audience's overall experience.
Use the Same Word
Use the same word throughout a document. Do not use similar words in a document unless it is used in the user interface.
| Do | Don't |
|---|---|
| Give full credit for the assignment.
Give partial credit for the question. |
Give full credit for the assignment.
Award partial credit for the question. |
Use Simple Words
Use simple words that your audience will understand. Younger audiences may not know a word that an instructor would. A word may translate differently in another language. Not everyone has the same understanding of a word.
| Use | Don't Use |
|---|---|
| use |
utilize, employ, make use of |
| tell |
inform, let know |
| remove |
extract, eliminate |
References to specific user interface components must exactly match the component label even if it does not follow our style.