diff --git a/doc/doc-contrib-guide/source/writing-style/general-writing-guidelines.rst b/doc/doc-contrib-guide/source/writing-style/general-writing-guidelines.rst index a78ad7c865..18d5994c98 100644 --- a/doc/doc-contrib-guide/source/writing-style/general-writing-guidelines.rst +++ b/doc/doc-contrib-guide/source/writing-style/general-writing-guidelines.rst @@ -5,19 +5,15 @@ General writing guidelines ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow these guidelines to ensure readability and consistency of the -OpenStack documentation. In addition to these guidelines, the -`IBM Style Guide `_ -is used. In case of conflicts between the IBM style guide and these -guidelines, these pages take precedence. +OpenStack documentation. Use standard English -------------------- Use standard United States (U.S.) English throughout all technical -publications. -When in doubt about the spelling of a word, consult the -`Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary` and the `IBM Style Guide -`_. +publications. When in doubt about the spelling of a word, consult the +`Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary` and the +`IBM developerWorks editorial style guide `_. .. _write_in_active_voice: