sgds-writing

Enforce SGDS tone, grammar, spelling, casing, and punctuation in UI copy.

18|10|Updated Aug 30, 2022

Search Tags:#writing #tone #grammar #plain-language #sgds #uk-english

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npx skills add https://github.com/GovTechSG/sgds-web-component --skill sgds-writing

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Skill: sgds-writing
Source: https://github.com/GovTechSG/sgds-web-component/tree/main/skills/sgds-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GovTechSG/sgds-web-component --skill sgds-writing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

SGDS content often lacks consistent tone, spelling, punctuation, and plain-language clarity across UI copy, documentation, and labels. This guide provides a single reference to align writing style for government digital products.

Core Features & Use Cases

Tone and voice rules to maintain a trusted, clear, and respectful government voice.
Spelling, casing, punctuation, and grammar conventions to ensure UK English consistency.
Plain language principles and accessibility considerations to improve comprehension for diverse audiences.

Quick Start

Rewrite SGDS UI copy to follow the approved SGDS-writing guidelines for tone, spelling, and punctuation.

Frequently Asked Questions about sgds-writing

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

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How do I enforce consistent UK English spelling and casing across UI copy?▼

Apply plain-language principles, sentence-case capitalization, and standardized punctuation rules to enforce consistent UK English spelling and casing across UI copy, ensuring a trusted and clear government voice.

What is the best way to write accessible SGDS documentation and tooltips?▼

The best way to write accessible SGDS documentation and tooltips is to follow plain-language principles that improve comprehension for diverse audiences. This maintains a trusted, clear, and respectful government voice across all digital product content.

Does the SGDS writing style use sentence case or title case for UI labels?▼

SGDS writing style uses sentence-case capitalization for UI labels rather than title case, ensuring consistency across UI copy, documentation, and tooltips while aligning with plain-language clarity principles.

How do I rewrite existing UI text to follow plain language guidelines?▼

Rewrite existing UI text to follow plain language guidelines by replacing complex wording with concise, accessible copy. This enforces a consistent SGDS tone, grammar, and spelling standard across all your government digital product interfaces.

When do I need to apply SGDS tone and grammar rules to my digital product content?▼

You need to apply SGDS tone and grammar rules whenever writing or updating UI content, documentation, tooltips, and labels. This ensures your government digital products maintain a consistent, trusted voice and accessible plain-language clarity.