Microsoft Manual of Style
The Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications (MSTP) is a style guide published by Microsoft. The Third Edition, ISBN 0-7356-1746-5, was published on November 12, 2003. The print version of this edition was published in June 2004. Microsoft employees and partners can also access a Microsoft Compressed HTML Help file (.chm) version of the MSTP.
History
Third Edition: Published in June 2004 (ISBN 0-7356-1746-5)
Second Edition: Published in June 1998 (ISBN 1-57231-890-2)
First Edition: Published in 1995 (ISBN 1-55615-939-0)
Purpose
Like any style guide, the MSTP establishes standards and serves as a reference for writers. The MSTP has the specific purpose of guiding technical writers, editors, and content managers working with Microsoft products. While the manual in some parts focuses on usage particular to these products, the guide also serves as a general tool for the technical writers. Content ranges from specific instructions for naming particular elements of specific programs to general rules of grammar.
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