Use short, familiar words and phrases#
Use short, familiar words and phrases to convey an idea clearly. Such words and phrases are more conversational, save space, are easier to scan, and are often easier for non-native English speakers to understand. Use a longer word or phrase only if necessary to convey a particular meaning.
If a word has variant spellings that are equally acceptable (such as canceled and cancelled), use the shorter spelling.
| Use | Avoid |
|---|---|
| Now we test on Python 2.7.x, but we plan to support Python 3.3.x. | At the current time we test on Python 2.7.x, but in the future we will fully support Python 3.3.x. |
| This guide is designed to get you started with the service and to answer your questions about the service. | This guide is designed to get you up and running with the service and to answer any questions that you may have about the service. |