Docs Project Style Guide

= Fedora Documentation Style Guide =

Documentation Summary:

Purpose: Defining specific style guidelines for use in Fedora Documentation

Audience: Fedora Documentation and Fedora Website writers and editors

Assumptions: The reader must be familiar with the English language, including the basic language syntax.

Related Documents: The Documentation Guide outlines the standard practices of the Fedora Documentation Project.

Lead Writer: PatrickBarnes

The Fedora Documentation Project produces documentation of the highest possible quality. To attain this goal, FDP documents must follow a consistent, readable style. The Fedora Documentation Style Guide provides uniform guidelines for specific elements of Fedora Documentation. The Fedora Project uses American English (en_US) as its language of business, and recommends dictionaries published by Merriam-Webster for spelling reference.

Table of Contents


 * 1) Introduction to Style
 * 2) General Guidelines
 * 3) Content and Rendering
 * 4) Dates and Times
 * 5) Fedora-Specific Conventions
 * 6) Common Mistakes
 * 7) Quick Reference
 * 8) Resources