CRED Practical Document Writing and Management

Foreign phrases and abbreviations

Avoid using where possible ● Write “for example” instead of “e.g.” ● Write “twice a day” instead of “b.i.d.” If you do use them, then make sure you use them correctly ● Vs. or v.s.? ● I.e. or e.g.? Custom used to be to italicise foreign words and phrases ● Now seen as old fashioned ● However, you may need to update older documentation ● Be consistent!