sgds-writing

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

18|10|Updated Aug 30, 2022
One-click install
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

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

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.