Error-free writing requires more than just using good grammar. You must also use
correct mechanics of writing in your documents. The mechanics of writing specifies the
established conventions for words that you use in your documentation. Grammar
reflects the forms of words and their relationships within a sentence. For instance, if
you put an apostrophe in a plural word (“Create two file’s”), you have made a
mistake in the mechanics of writing, not grammar.
The mechanics of writing guidelines in this chapter work well for computer
documentation, but other style guides might suggest different rules that are equally
effective. In most cases, which rules you follow doesn’t matter as long as you are
consistent within your document or documentation set. See Chapter 2 for options
related to the use of text and graphical elements, such as section headings, tables, and
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