28 Aug What MSTP Says
What MSTP Says
– Ruchira Joshi
Rules defined by MSTP for technical documentation.
(Disclaimer! Always use your company’s house style guide if available)
Words to Avoid
- Alias
Correct Usage – The tool lets users create, copy, and manage instances using unique alias for easy identification within the network.
Incorrect Usage – To log in please enter your account name or alias along with your password.
Click for details. - Allow/Allows
Correct Usage – Pay-as-you-go allows you to share apps and Power Automate flows with any user in your organization and then only pay if and when they’re used.
Incorrect Usage – Microsoft Excel allows users to copy and paste information directly.
Click for details. - And so on
Correct Usage – Vibrant colors such as Red, Yellow, and Orange suit their brand image.
Incorrect Usage – Vibrant colors suit their brand image, for example, Red, Orange, Yellow, and so on.
Click for details. - and/or
Correct Usage – You can change your password or keep it exact.
Incorrect Usage – You can change your password and/or keep it exact.
Click for details. - Application file/app file
Correct Usage – I downloaded the latest version of the app and I have to check for the program file to install it.
Incorrect Usage – To run the software you need to locate the application file / app file on your computer
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“Try things out, be happy to make mistakes, but above all have a go.”
- Charles Dowding
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