Welcome to the official home of the WordPress Documentation Team.
This team is responsible for coordinating all documentation initiatives around WordPress, including the handbooks and other general wordsmithing across the WordPress project.
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Start here to find out more about what we do and how to contribute:
Documentation Issue Tracker on GitHub: Submit any Documentation Team-related issues on GitHubGitHubGitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged be the repository owner. https://github.com/
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Avoid using first person. Focus on the reader or user instead of making WordPress the subject. It is acceptable to use we if the content has multiple authors describing a collective action.
Examples
Not recommended: We suggest using a desktop that has a 64-bit operating system.
Not recommended: Let’s use a desktop that has a 64-bit operating system.
Sometimes okay: We recommend using a desktop that has a 64-bit operating system.
Recommended: Use a desktop that has a 64-bit operating system.
Recommended: For best results, use a desktop that has a 64-bit operating system.
Use only to introduce a nonrestrictive clause and initiate with a comma. Clauses beginning with which are always set off with commas.
Example
Recommended:GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/, which is the latest blockBlockBlock 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. editor, is a widely used pluginPluginA plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party.
Use who instead of that to introduce clauses referring to people. Generally, who is considered more polite than that.
Examples
Not recommended:WordPress.comWordPress.comAn online implementation of WordPress code that lets you immediately access a new WordPress environment to publish your content. WordPress.com is a private company owned by Automattic that hosts the largest multisite in the world. This is arguably the best place to start blogging if you have never touched WordPress before. https://wordpress.com/ is for users that are looking for a complete hassle-free website solution.
Recommended:WordPress.comWordPress.comAn online implementation of WordPress code that lets you immediately access a new WordPress environment to publish your content. WordPress.com is a private company owned by Automattic that hosts the largest multisite in the world. This is arguably the best place to start blogging if you have never touched WordPress before. https://wordpress.com/ is for users who are looking for a complete hassle-free website solution.
Shortened term for Wireless Fidelity. Hyphenate. Not wifi, Wifi, or WiFi.
Whenever possible, instead of using Wi-Fi, use a general term such as wireless, wireless network, or the specific technology that you’re describing such as wireless LAN.
OK to use. Use Windows as a modifier for aspects or elements of the Windows operating system. Computers that use Microsoft Windows can be described as Windows computers, or Windows PCs.
