docs-standards

Enforces Microsoft Style Guide rules for headings, voice, tense, and typography.

2|1|Updated Mar 25, 2026
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Skill: docs-standards
Source: https://github.com/PlagueHO/plagueho.learn/tree/main/.copilot/skills/docs-standards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PlagueHO/plagueho.learn --skill docs-standards-plagueho

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Squad documentation often lacks consistency and clarity, leading to onboarding hurdles and reduced trust in content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces Microsoft Style Guide rules for headings, voice, tense, and typography.
  • Defines squad-specific formatting patterns to improve scannability and cross-referencing.
  • Applies to guides, runbooks, API references, and knowledge bases to maintain a unified authoring standard.

Quick Start

Draft a new document using the Microsoft Style Guide rules and squad conventions from the start.

Frequently Asked Questions about docs-standards

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I ensure consistent formatting across team documentation?

Ensure consistent formatting across team documentation by applying Microsoft Style Guide rules for headings, voice, and typography to maintain brand consistency and readability. This enforces squad-specific formatting patterns to improve scannability across all internal docs.

What is the best way to standardize internal runbooks and SOPs?

Standardize internal runbooks and SOPs by enforcing structural constraints and test-sync checks used during documentation pipelines. This applies Microsoft Style Guide rules to writing and reviewing reference pages, ensuring unified authoring standards and clarity.

Can I use Microsoft Style Guide rules for API reference pages?

Yes, you can use Microsoft Style Guide rules for API reference pages. The standards apply to writing and reviewing API references, guides, and knowledge bases to maintain unified authoring standards, scannability, and cross-referencing.

How do I improve scannability in squad knowledge bases?

Improve scannability in squad knowledge bases by implementing squad-specific formatting patterns and section structures. This approach enforces consistent, high-quality documentation, reducing onboarding hurdles and increasing trust in the content.

Does this documentation standard apply to CI/CD pipelines?

Yes, it applies to CI/CD pipelines by implementing formatting constraints and test-sync checks during documentation pipelines. This ensures that internal docs, runbooks, and reference pages maintain brand consistency before deployment.