Re: [BULK] Re: Use of word "reference" when cross referencing

[Lauren <lauren -at- writeco -dot- net>]

From page 31 of the latest and greatest MS style guide,

"The Microsoft Writing Style Guide replaces the Microsoft Manual of 
Style, a respected source of editorial guidance for the tech community 
for more than 20 years. The style guide features updated direction and 
new guidance for subjects that weren't around when the last edition 
released. But it's also a reimagining of Microsoft styleâa tool to help 
everyone write in a way that's natural, simple, and clear."

The guide also offers this, "We welcome your feedback about the 
Microsoft Writing Style Guide. Contact us at msstyle -at- microsoft -dot- com -dot- "

I think Microsoft is trying to up its game for technical writers by 
being more writer-centric and accessible. Some of the phrasing used in 
the guide looks a little millennial-oriented. I think they are trying to 
modernize themselves.

The link again, 
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/style-guide/opbuildpdf/TOC.pdf?branch=live.


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