Word Choice¶
The following table lists the preferred word or phrase choice.
Preferred Word Choice¶
Word |
Do not use |
|---|---|
and so on |
etc. |
delete |
destroy |
plug-in |
plugin |
add-on |
addon |
select |
check |
such as, as in |
like |
verify |
be sure |
GitHub |
Github, github |
JavaScript |
Javascript, javascript, js |
jQuery |
jquery |
Management Interface |
ZMI |
HiDPI |
Retina |
Words To Avoid¶
Avoid contractions, such as “don’t” and “you’d”. Fully spell out the words, such as “do not” and “you would”.
very
just
easy, easily
simple, simply
obviously