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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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| − | [[Category:Usability]][[Category: Presentation]][[Category:Text]]
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