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1 -== Use simple sentences ==
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3 -Complex sentences take more brain power to process, make readability more difficult for low literacy level users and are harder to translate.
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5 -[[Clear language section>>doc:Plain English.WebHome]]
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9 -== Avoid capitalising words ==
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11 -People are more used to reading lowercase letters so comprehension is slower for capitalised words.
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13 -[[Grammar section>>doc:Punctuation and abbreviating.WebHome]]
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17 -== Avoid abbreviations and acronyms ==
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19 -This reduces user confusion. Exceptions: when users know them better in abbreviated form, for example GIF and 5KB.
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21 -[[Grammar section>>doc:Punctuation and abbreviating.WebHome]]
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25 -== In paragraphs, put links at the end of sentences ==
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27 -This may reduce distraction and cognitive load. It can work better for users with autism.
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29 -[[Content design section>>doc:User centred design.WebHome]]
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33 -== Avoid referencing gender or age ==
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35 -It’s generally not necessary and can easily make your content non-inclusive.
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37 -[[People section>>doc:People.WebHome]]
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41 -== Choose respectful vocabulary ==
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43 -Research what language could be emotive for your users by exploring forums, blogs and social media, and carrying out user testing.
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45 -[[People section>>doc:People.WebHome]]
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49 -== Readable content is easier to translate ==
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51 -Using plain, simple language, short sentences, active tense, good grammar and accurate punctuation helps make content easier to translate.
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53 -[[Clear language section>>doc:Plain English.WebHome]]
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58 -For detailed guidance and usability evidence visit specific sections.
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61 -All Readability Guidelines recommendations are based on evidence. In Beta we researched 17 [[usability questions>>doc:Main.Usability questions.WebHome]]. For some particular points we are still [[looking for evidence>>doc:Main.New research.WebHome]].
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2 +Please go to [[readabilityguidelines.co.uk/top-findings>>url:https://readabilityguidelines.co.uk/top-findings/]].