Tag: style guide

Numbers: Make them count

Numbers: Make them count

When it comes to writing numbers and numerals in your copy there are a few points you should consider. Consistency: As is the case with all communications, the key is consistency. The best means of ensuring consistency is to make sure your rules and guidelines are written down in the corporate/house style guide. If you …

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Are Style Guides old hat in a digital world?

style guide old hat

In one of my previous posts I talked about the importance of Style Guides when preparing print documents but is a Style Guide still useful when it comes to the online world and digital communications? The short answer is Yes – of course! However, for those that need more explanation, a typical style sheet is …

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A question of style

style guide

You will be glad to know this isn’t a post about the latest trends for the ‘stylish’ chihuahua … but, I think you’ll agree, the image does illustrate a wonderful point about the dangers of subjectivity in style. As a writer you will often find you are called upon to settle disputes, or get involved …

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