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diff --git a/doc/development/documentation/styleguide.md b/doc/development/documentation/styleguide.md index e84d65f424e..12d2d04bba1 100644 --- a/doc/development/documentation/styleguide.md +++ b/doc/development/documentation/styleguide.md @@ -219,8 +219,10 @@ Do not include the same information in multiple places. [Link to a SSOT instead. - Use inclusive language and avoid jargon, as well as uncommon words. The docs should be clear and easy to understand. -- Write in the 3rd person (use "we", "you", "us", "one", instead of "I" or "me"). +- Use inclusive pronouns (use "we", "you", "us", "one"). Avoid the + first-person-singular ("I", "me", "my"). - Be clear, concise, and stick to the goal of the doc. +- Avoid acronyms, and if you do use them, explain them on the first usage. - Write in US English. - Capitalize "G" and "L" in GitLab. - Use title case when referring to [features](https://about.gitlab.com/features/) or |