Abbreviations

  • Only use abbreviations that are well established, for example, AWS for Amazon Web Services.

  • Do not create your own abbreviations.

  • When you first introduce an abbreviation, use the spelled-out form, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.

    • Continue with the abbreviation in the topic.

    • For each new topic, repeat introducing the abbreviation in this manner when it first occurs as a topic should be self-contained.

Example

  • We use Amazon Web Services (AWS).

If you want to use AWS, make sure you have all the required information.

Latin abbreviations

Do not use the following Latin abbreviations:

  • e.g. (for example)

  • i.e. (that is)

Instead, use the long form and split it with commas:

Examples

  • Only use software that you trust, for example, Neptune DXP.

  • Only use a software service that guarantees data security, that is, protects your personal data and offers a VPN client.