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| __NOTOC__
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| == Purpose ==
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| Every word displayed in an application is part of a conversation with users. This conversation is an opportunity to provide clarity and to help people feel comfortable in the system.
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| == Guidelines ==
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| * Use a terminology that is familiar and easy to understand for the target audience (i.e. Persona) of your application.
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| * Avoid contractions such as ''Don't'' and ''Won't'' etc.
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| * Avoid abbreviations, acronyms, and tech-babble.
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| * Use a tone that’s informal and friendly, but not too informal.
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| * Keep information short and consistent; avoid redundancy or unnecessary words.
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| * Don't abuse [[Projects/Usability/HIG/Capitalization|capitalization]] because it draws people’s attention.
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| * In respect to chronological information consider that your app is potentially used for decades; don't use fix dates like ''this year''.
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| * Follow system-wide conventions for basic functions to keep wording consistent.
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| == Examples ==
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| * Delete, Move to Trash, Remove and Uninstall
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| ** When a file or object is completely removed from the system, use ''Delete''.
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| ** When a file or object can be recovered, use ''Move to Trash'' for files and ''Remove'' for list objects etc.
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| ** When a file or object can be removed and was originally installed, use ''Uninstall''.
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| * Settings, Options and Properties
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| ** Use ''Settings'' for a configuration dialog which allows you to set specific properties or functionality. This usually applies to application configuration tools. For example, Konqueror Settings.
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| ** Use ''Options'' for a configuration dialog which provides facultative features. This usually applies to the appearance and individualization.
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| ** Use ''Properties'' for a list of metadata or details that are associated with a particular object which cannot be edited or interacted with in any way. For example, file "properties" dialog in Dolphin.
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| [[Category:Usability]][[Category: Presentation]][[Category:Text]]
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