english-spelling-guide.md

English Content Spelling Guide

All English content should be spelled in New Zealand English (en-NZ), or British English (en-UK) if not defined. This guide is for resolving ambiguity for specific words and phrases, to ensure consistency in UCCSER content.

a | an

Use depending on the inital sound made by the following word.

• a when the following word sounds like it starts with a consonant. e.g. Do a homework task.
• an when the following word sounds like it starts with a vowel. e.g. Do an honest task.

camel case | camelcase | camel-case

Use two words:

• camel case

licence | license

Use the British English standard:

• licence as a noun. e.g. To get a licence.
• license as a verb. e.g. To license a thing.

lower case | lowercase | lower-case

Use two words:

• lower case

upper case | uppercase | upper-case

Use two words:

• upper case