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Use when writing or reviewing technical documentation to follow Google's documentation style guide - https://developers.google.com/style

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Google Style Guide

Quick Start

Apply Google's documentation style guide principles to technical writing:

  • Use active voice and present tense
  • Write clear, concise headings
  • Use numbered lists for procedures, bulleted lists for non-sequential items
  • Put conditional clauses before instructions

Core Principles

  • Clarity first: Write for software developers and technical practitioners
  • Consistency: Follow project-specific > Google > third-party style guides
  • Accessibility: Use inclusive language and consider global audiences
  • Timeless: Avoid time-specific references; use "currently" or "as of [date]"
  • Reader-focused: Prioritize user understanding over strict grammatical rules

Common Patterns

Voice and Tense

Use active voice and present tense. Example: "The API returns..." not "The API will return..."

Headings

Use sentence case for headings. Make them descriptive and actionable.

Lists and Procedures

  • Numbered lists: For sequential steps
  • Bulleted lists: For non-sequential items
  • Start each item with a capital letter

Code and UI Elements

  • Use code font for code elements, filenames, and UI elements
  • Use bold for UI elements users interact with
  • Use descriptive placeholder names like YOUR_PROJECT_ID

Reference Files

For detailed documentation, see:

Notes

  • Official guide: https://developers.google.com/style
  • Third-party references: Merriam-Webster (spelling), Chicago Manual of Style
  • When in doubt: Choose clarity over strict rule adherence
<!-- PROGRESSIVE DISCLOSURE GUIDELINES: - Keep this file ~50 lines total (max ~150 lines) - Use 1-2 code blocks only (recommend 1) - Keep description <200 chars for Level 1 efficiency - Move detailed docs to references/ for Level 3 loading - This is Level 2 - quick reference ONLY, not a manual LLM WORKFLOW (when editing this file): 1. Write/​edit SKILL.md 2. Format (if formatter available) 3. Run: claude-skills-cli validate <path> 4. If multi-line description warning: run claude-skills-cli doctor <path> 5. Validate again to confirm -->

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