Tense Edit

Highlight: In general, write in present tense rather than future tense.

In general, write in present tense rather than future tense. Occasionally in some cases, future tense is needed while writing about the expected behavior of something in the future. Future tense can cautiously used for highlighting a future occurrence from the reader’s perspective. For example, avoid sentences like, “After clicking Run, you will see the updated window in 10 seconds.” Additionally, sentences using present tense are easier to read and interpret than sentences that use past or future tense. Therefore, adhere to present tense, avoid future tense (will, would, etc.) and use it only when absolutely needed.

Don’t document or attempt to predict WordPress’ future features, products, or services unless explicitly specified. For more information, see Facts and claims.

Examples

Not recommended: After you re-run the application, the page will update.

Recommended: After you re-run the application, the page gets updated.

Not recommended: You can enter the data in the text field. The application would then show the list.

Recommended: If you enter the data in the text field, the application shows the list.

Not recommended: If you select the blockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience., you will be able to drag and drop it.

Recommended: You can drag and drop the blockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. if you select it.

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