Welcome

Make every word matter

Welcome to the Microsoft Writing Style Guide, your guide to writing style and terminology for all communication—whether an app, a website, or a white paper. 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.

Here's what you will find in the Microsoft Writing Style Guide:

• Top 10 tips for mastering Microsoft style and voice

• Bias-free communication

• Global communications

We welcome your feedback about the Microsoft Writing Style Guide. Contact us at [email protected].

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