Words to avoid

The Readability Guidelines include detailed guidelines on the following topics:

• Never use vague words and jargon — includes jargon examples.
• Avoid metaphors.
• Do not use Latin.

Words to avoid in the Readability Guidelines

Related information:

• Inclusive language
• A–Z of alternative words in the Plain English Campaign

Specialist words

The Readability Guidelines include detailed guidelines on the following topics:

• Explain specialist terms: anybody can access your content.
• Create content that all users can understand, whatever their expertise or background.
• Help users understand specialist terms.
• Use plain English for highly literate audiences.

Specialist terms in the Readability Guidelines

And:

• Use simple language for legal terms.
• Explain the law in context.
• Write medical information clearly.
• Explain medical terms.
• Use clear language for financial information.
• Explain financial terminology.
• Give examples of conceptual financial arrangements.

Legal, medical and financial terms in the Readability Guidelines