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Computer and Technology Terms

Refer to The Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications for style and usage guidelines for computer and technology terms.

Examples:

  1. Use "e-mail" instead of "email".
  2. Avoid K, K bytes, and Kbytes as abbreviations for kilobytes. Use KB instead.

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