Microsoft style guide pdf download

Today, we're happy to announce that we've launched the Microsoft Writing Style Guide! The goal of the Microsoft Writing Style Guide is to help editors, technical writers, developers, marketers, and anyone else in IT write better content. Since , Microsoft has provided writing guidelines to editors and developers. The new Microsoft Writing Style Guide brings the guidance up-to-date for and is an evolution of the Microsoft Manual of Style from The principles and guidelines in the guide are the same as those used by internal Microsoft writers, which allows consistent quality and style across all apps and content.

If you'd like to hear more about the history of writing style at Microsoft, check out the Words Work Podcast , where lead editor Catherine Minden talks about the creation of the new style guide. Skip to main content. This browser is no longer supported. If you write about computer technology, this guide is for you. Today, lots of people are called upon to write about technology. We need a simple, straightforward style guide that everyone can use, regardless of their role.

And it needs to reflect Microsoft's modern approach to voice and style: warm and relaxed, crisp and clear, and ready to lend a hand. Top 10 tips for mastering Microsoft style and voice. We welcome your feedback about the Microsoft Writing Style Guide. Contact us at msstyle microsoft. Skip to main content. This browser is no longer supported. Download Microsoft Edge More info.