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MSMOS

The “Microsoft® Manual of Style, Fourth Edition” (MSMOS) is the guide to usage, terminology, and style for professional technical documentation and communication.

The MSMOS provides essential style and usage guidance for everyone who writes about computer technology. It features, for example:
  • Glossary for 1000+ terms and acronyms.
  • Clear, concise usage guidelines with examples and alternatives.
  • Guidance on style, “voice,” formatting, and grammar.
  • Best practices for writing web and global content.
  • Guidance on accessibility considerations.
  • Insights on emerging terminology and standards.
Warning: the "MSMOS" reference is strictly for internal To Increase use only!