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path: /docs/contribute/stage-documentation-changes/
- title: Using Page Templates
path: /docs/contribute/page-templates/
+ - title: Documentation Style Guide
+ path: /docs/contribute/style-guide/
- title: Troubleshooting
section:
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+---
+---
+
+{% capture overview %}
+This page gives writing style guidelines for the Kubernetes documentation.
+These are guidelines, not rules. Use your best judgment, and feel free to
+propose changes to this document in a pull request.
+
+For additional information on creating new content for the Kubernetes
+docs, follow the instructions on
+[using page templates](/docs/contribute/page-templates/) and
+[creating a documentation pull request](/docs/contribute/create-pull-request/).
+{% endcapture %}
+
+{% capture body %}
+
+## Documentation formatting standards
+
+### Capitalize API objects
+
+Capitalize the names of API objects. Refer to API objects without saying
+"object."
+
+
+ | Do | Don't |
+ | The Pod has two Containers. | The pod has two containers. |
+ | The Deployment is responsible for ... | The Deployment object is responsible for ... |
+
+
+### Use angle brackets for placeholders
+
+Use angle brackets for placeholders. Tell the reader what a placeholder
+represents.
+
+1. Display information about a pod:
+
+ kubectl describe pod
+
+ where `` is the name of one of your pods.
+
+### Use bold for user interface elements
+
+
+ | Do | Don't |
+ | Click Fork. | Click "Fork". |
+ | Select Other. | Select 'Other'. |
+
+
+### Use italics to define or introduce new terms
+
+
+ | Do | Don't |
+ | A cluster is a set of nodes ... | A "cluster" is a set of nodes ... |
+ | These components form the control plane. | These components form the control plane. |
+
+
+### Use code style for filenames, directories, and paths
+
+
+ | Do | Don't |
+ Open the envars.yaml file. | Open the envars.yaml file. |
+ Go to the /docs/tutorials directory. | Go to the /docs/tutorials directory. |
+ Open the /_data/concepts.yaml file. | Open the /_data/concepts.yaml file. |
+
+
+## Code snippet formatting
+
+### Use code style for inline code and commands
+
+For inline code in an HTML document, use the `` tag. In a Markdown
+document, use the backtick (`).
+
+
+ | Do | Don't |
+ Set the value of the replicas field in the configuration file. | Set the value of the "replicas" field in the configuration file. |
+ The kubectl run command creates a Deployment. | The "kubectl run" command creates a Deployment. |
+
+
+### Don't include the command prompt
+
+
+ | Do | Don't |
+ | kubectl get pods | $ kubectl get pods |
+
+
+### Separate commands from output
+
+Verify that the pod is running on your chosen node:
+
+ kubectl get pods --output=wide
+
+The output is similar to this:
+
+ NAME READY STATUS RESTARTS AGE IP NODE
+ nginx 1/1 Running 0 13s 10.200.0.4 worker0
+
+
+{% comment %}## Kubernetes.io word list
+
+A list of Kubernetes-specific terms and words to be used consistently across the site.
+
+{% endcomment %}
+
+
+## Content best practices
+
+This section contains suggested best practices for clear, concise, and consistent content.
+
+### Use present tense
+
+
+ | Do | Don't |
+ | This command starts a proxy. | This command will start a proxy. |
+
+
+Exception: Use future or past tense if it is required to convey the correct
+meaning.
+
+### Use active voice
+
+
+ | Do | Don't |
+ | You can explore the API using a browser. | The API can be explored using a browser. |
+ | The YAML file specifies the replica count. | The replica count is specified in the YAML file. |
+
+
+Exception: Use passive voice if active voice leads to an awkward construction.
+
+### Use simple and direct language
+
+Use simple and direct language. Avoid using unnecessary phrases, such as saying "please."
+
+
+ | Do | Don't |
+ | To create a ReplicaSet, ... | In order to create a ReplicaSet, ... |
+ | See the configuration file. | Please see the configuration file. |
+ | View the Pods. | With this next command, we'll view the Pods. |
+
+
+
+### Address the reader as "you"
+
+
+ | Do | Don't |
+ | You can create a Deployment by ... | We'll create a Deployment by ... |
+ | In the preceding output, you can see... | In the preceding output, we can see ... |
+
+
+## Patterns to avoid
+
+### Avoid using "we"
+
+Using "we" in a sentence can be confusing, because the reader might not know
+whether they're part of the "we" you're describing.
+
+
+ | Do | Don't |
+ | Version 1.4 includes ... | In version 1.4, we have added ... |
+ | Kubernetes provides a new feature for ... | We provide a new feature ... |
+ | This page teaches you how to use pods. | In this page, we are going to learn about pods. |
+
+
+### Avoid jargon and idioms
+
+Some readers speak English as a second language. Avoid jargon and idioms to help make their understanding easier.
+
+
+ | Do | Don't |
+ | Internally, ... | Under the hood, ... |
+ | Create a new cluster. | Turn up a new cluster. |
+
+
+### Avoid statements about the future
+
+Avoid making promises or giving hints about the future. If you need to talk about
+an alpha feature, put the text under a heading that identifies it as alpha
+information.
+
+### Avoid statements that will soon be out of date
+
+Avoid words like "currently" and "new." A feature that is new today might not be
+considered new in a few months.
+
+
+ | Do | Don't |
+ | In version 1.4, ... | In the current version, ... |
+ | The Federation feature provides ... | The new Federation feature provides ... |
+
+
+{% endcapture %}
+
+
+{% capture whatsnext %}
+* Learn about [writing a new topic](/docs/contribute/write-new-topic/).
+* Learn about [using page templates](/docs/contribute/page-templates/).
+* Learn about [staging your changes](/docs/contribute/stage-documentation-changes/)
+* Learn about [creating a pull request](/docs/contribute/create-pull-request/).
+{% endcapture %}
+
+{% include templates/concept.md %}