Style Guide References

Style guide references provide a set of standards for writing, formatting, and designing technical documentation. They help ensure consistency, clarity, and quality across all documents. At WriteTech Hub, adhering to established style guides is critical for maintaining a professional and cohesive voice.

WriteTech Hub Style Guide:

• Internal Style Guide: The primary reference for all technical documentation created at WriteTech Hub. It includes guidelines on grammar, punctuation, formatting, terminology, and tone. Writers should consult this guide first to ensure compliance with the organisation’s specific standards.

External Style Guides:

• Google Developer Documentation Style Guide: A comprehensive resource for writing clear and consistent technical content, especially for developer documentation. It covers topics such as grammar, punctuation, terminology, and style conventions. It is particularly useful for writing API documentation, code samples, and other developer-focused content.
  • Reference: Google Developer Documentation Style Guide
    
• Microsoft Writing Style Guide: Focuses on writing for a broad audience, particularly for software and web content. It provides guidance on grammar, punctuation, word usage, and voice. This guide is valuable for documentation that needs to align with Microsoft’s standards or caters to a general technical audience.
  • Reference: Microsoft Writing Style Guide
    
• Apple Style Guide: Provides specific guidance on writing content for Apple platforms, including terminology, tone, and style. It is essential when creating documentation for applications or products designed for Apple ecosystems.
  • Reference: Apple Style Guide
    
• The Chicago Manual of Style: A widely respected guide for general writing and publishing, covering rules for grammar, punctuation, citations, and document formatting. It is often used for more formal documentation or where a high level of editorial standard is required.
  Reference: The Chicago Manual of Style