Editing Technical communication (section)

====Editing for style====
Good style makes writing more interesting, appealing, and readable. In general, the personal writing style of the writer is not evident in technical writing. Modern technical writing style relies on attributes that contribute to clarity: headings, lists, graphics; generous white space, short sentences, present tense, simple nouns, [[active voice]]<ref>[[Gary Blake]] and [[Robert W. Bly]], ''The Elements of Technical Writing'', pg. 63. New York City: [[Macmillan Publishers (United States)|Macmillan Publishers]], 1993. {{ISBN|0020130856}}</ref> (though some scientific applications still use the [[passive voice]]), second and third person as required

Technical writing as a discipline usually requires that a technical writer use a [[style guide]]. These guides may relate to a specific project, product, company, or brand. They ensure that technical writing reflects formatting, punctuation, and general stylistic standards that the audience expects. In the United States, many consider the ''[[Chicago Manual of Style]]'' the bible for general technical communication. Other style guides have their adherents, particularly for specific industries—such as the ''Microsoft Style Guide'' in some information technology settings.