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In a recent discussion regarding software manuals, we came across the issue of different styles of writing / speaking in English. I am having a hard time finding a list of the different styles, such as vernacular, slang, old-fashioned, the type of talk one would use with a professor, and such.
What is the name of the preferred writing style for software manuals, and where might one find a list of the different styles?
Thanks.
What is the name of the preferred writing style for software manuals, and where might one find a list of the different styles?
Software manual authorship falls under technical writing. Business correspondence is an example of formal writing, and a letter to your grandma is an example of casual writing.
