use-us-spelling-avoid-non-english-words.md

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Use US spelling and avoid non-English words - Microsoft Style Guide	pallep	pallep	01/19/2018	article	non-product-specific

Use US spelling and avoid non-English words

When the spelling of English words varies by locale, use the US spelling. For example, use license, not licence.

Avoid non-English words or phrases, such as de facto or ad hoc.

Avoid Latin abbreviations for common English phrases.

Exception It’s OK to use etc., in situations where space is limited. Otherwise, see and so on for alternatives.

Use this	Instead of this
for example	e.g.
that is	i.e.
namely	viz.
therefore	ergo