G

gallery

Use to refer to a collection of images, graphics, pictures, charts, or other media items that the user can view or interact with. Use the verb select for items in a gallery.

For more information, see Interaction verbs.

GB, gigabyte

Initialism for gigabyte. Use uppercase.

One GB equals 1000³ bytes in the context of file size or storage capacity, and 1024³ bytes in the context of computer memory.

In the noun form, insert a space between the numeral and the abbreviation. Use the preposition of before the unit.

Example

Don’t hyphenate the adjective form.

Example

For more information about spelling out abbreviations, see Abbreviations.

Gbit, gigabit

Initialism for gigabit.

One Gbit equals 1000³ bits in the context of file size or storage capacity, and 1024³ bits in the context of computer memory.

In the noun form, insert a space between the numeral and the abbreviation. Use the preposition of before the unit.

Example

Don’t hyphenate the adjective form.

Example

For more information about spelling out abbreviations, see Abbreviations.

Gbps (Gbit/s), gigabits per second

Initialism for gigabits per second.

For more information, see Units of measurement.
For more information about spelling out abbreviations, see Abbreviations.

See also Gbit, gigabit.

GBps (GB/s), gigabytes per second

Initialism for gigabytes per second.

For more information, see Units of measurement.
For more information about spelling out abbreviations, see Abbreviations.

See also GB, gigabyte.

generally

Use to mean usually, typically, in most cases, or normally. When generally is used, there might be exceptions or specific instances which might differ from usual practices. Use proper judgement to choose a contextually relevant term.

GHz, gigahertz

Initialism for gigahertz.

In the noun form, insert a space between the numeral and the abbreviation. Use the preposition of before the unit.

Example

Don’t hyphenate the adjective form.

Example

For more information about spelling out abbreviations, see Abbreviations.

GIF

Abbreviation for Graphics Interchange Format. Use uppercase.

Don’t use a filename extension to refer to a type of file. For example, use GIF file rather than .gif file.

For more information, see Referring to file types.

Git

Capitalize. It’s OK to use lowercase in developer documentation, such as commands.

GitHub

Capitalize G and H. It’s OK to use lowercase in developer documentation, such as commands.

given

Don’t use to mean specified, following, particular, or fixed.

global

OK to use global to mean worldwide, in developer documentation, and for a technical audience.

Don’t use global to describe the process of finding and replacing. Instead, describe the action or use all instances or all occurrences.

See also find and replace, worldwide.

glyph

Don’t use to generically refer to an icon, illustration, or graphic. Instead, use symbol.

It’s OK to use glyph when referring to the appearance of characters in a context of typography or fonts.

See also character, font, font style, font size.

GNU

Recursive initialism for GNU’s Not UNIX. Use uppercase. Not Gnu or gnu.

For more information about spelling out abbreviations, see Abbreviations.

Google

Capitalize. Don’t use Google as a verb or gerund. Instead, use search with Google.

go to

Use to refer to the action of opening a menu, going to a website, webpage, a tab, or another place in the UI.

For more information, see Interaction verbs.

GPL

Initialism for GNU Public License. Use uppercase.

For more information about spelling out abbreviations, see Abbreviations.

See also GNU.

GPU

Initialism for graphics processing unit. Use uppercase.

For more information about spelling out abbreviations, see Abbreviations.

See also video card.

graphic, graphics, graphical

As a noun, use graphic or graphics to refer to one or more computer-generated images such as pictures and charts used for illustration or visual representation.

Example

As an adjective, use graphic to refer to the field of visual art. Use graphics to refer to software or hardware used to generate computer-generated images such as pictures and charts.

Examples

Generally, use graphical as an adjective to refer to visual art.

Example

graphics adapter, graphics card

Don’t use. Instead, use video card.

See also video card.

Gravatar

Acronym for Globally Recognized Avatar. Capitalize.

For more information about spelling out abbreviations, see Abbreviations.

gray

Not grey.

grayed, grayed out

In general, emphasize on the task to be accomplished, rather than how the user should interact with the UI element.

Don’t use grayed or grayed out to describe UI elements that are in an unusable state; instead, use not available or unusable. If you have to use a descriptor, use dimmed or appears dimmed.

See also disable, disabled, unavailable.

For more information, see UI elements.

greater

Don’t use greater or better to mean or later when describing multiple versions of programs or apps.

See also later.

GTE

Initialism for General Translation Editor. Use uppercase.

For more information about spelling out abbreviations, see Abbreviations.

For more information, see Translate WordPress and the WordPress Polyglots handbook.

GUI

Abbreviation for graphical user interface. Use uppercase.

Avoid using. Instead, use UI in developer documentation and interface in user documentation and for a general audience.

For more information about spelling out abbreviations, see Abbreviations.

Gutenberg

Capitalize. OK to use lowercase in developer documentation, such as commands.

gzip

Don’t use a filename extension to refer to a type of file. For example, use gzip file rather than .gzip file.

Don’t use gzip, zip, or unzip as a verb. Instead, use compress and extract.

For more information, see Referring to file types.