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Plain Language Rules: | Plain Language Rules: | ||
- Use | - Use easily understandable words | ||
- Speak to people directly | |||
- Speak and write to the user as you - do not refer to we | |||
- If you need to use difficult words, explain them clearly | - If you need to use difficult words, explain them clearly | ||
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- Use examples to explain things | - Use examples to explain things | ||
- Keep your sentences short | - Keep your sentences short | ||
- Use positive sentences rather than negative ones where possible | - Use positive sentences rather than negative ones where possible | ||
- Use active language | - Use active language. Avoid passive voice. | ||
- Write only 1 idea per sentence | - Write only 1 idea per sentence | ||
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- Always use large writing | - Always use large writing | ||
- Always use a font that is clear and easy to read. For example Arial or Tahoma | - Always use a font that is clear and easy to read. For example Arial or Tahoma. | ||
- Do not write whole words in capitals | - Do not write whole words in capitals | ||
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Plain Language can help improve [[communication]]. | Plain Language can help to improve [[communication]]. | ||
It takes less time to read and understand. | It takes less time to read and understand. |
Latest revision as of 22:23, 6 October 2021
Plain language is clear.
To make sure anyone can understand:
- quickly and completely
Words with same meaningsEdit
Easy to read
Pidgin-Language
PL (abbreviation)
Leichte Sprache (German-Translation)
Writer-based prose
E2R
Detailed explanationEdit
Plain language is a civil right.
Plain Language Rules:
- Use easily understandable words
- Speak to people directly
- Speak and write to the user as you - do not refer to we
- If you need to use difficult words, explain them clearly
- Use examples to explain things
- Keep your sentences short
- Use positive sentences rather than negative ones where possible
- Use active language. Avoid passive voice.
- Write only 1 idea per sentence
- Avoid using initials. Use the word in full where possible
- Always use large writing
- Always use a font that is clear and easy to read. For example Arial or Tahoma.
- Do not write whole words in capitals
- Always start a new sentence on a new line.
- Never justify your text.
- Do not write in columns
- To help understanding your text, you should put images next to it to describe what it is about.
Plain Language can help to improve communication.
It takes less time to read and understand.
It tells the reader exactly what the reader needs to know.
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