Office of Advocacy Content Style Guide

Advocacy employees should follow the best practices outlined in this stylebook to produce effective and consistent communications products for all.

This guide goes beyond basic grammar and style points. It’s not traditional in format or content. We break down a number of grammar rules for clarity, practicality, or preference, and also include tips for producing accessible content.

We’ve organized the guide by topic according to the different types of content we produce, allowing you to reference specific sections as needed or browse through them sequentially. Additionally, the entire guide is searchable, enabling you to quickly find exactly what you’re looking for.

For all questions related to writing, please contact M.B. Humphrey, Senior Editor, or Akira Loring, Editor.

For all questions related to accessibility/508 compliance or visual design, please contact Keisha White, Visual Information and Design Manager.

We welcome any feedback for improving this guide.

Last updated March 26, 2025