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Elastic Docs' style guide rules for the Vale linter.
Add it to your .vale.ini, then run vale sync.
Packages = Elastic [*.md] BasedOnStyles = Vale, Elastic
Don't use language (such as '%s') that defines people by their disability.
Use '%s' instead of '%s'. The article depends on pronunciation, not spelling.
Use American English spelling '%s' instead of British English '%s'.
Use `%s` only when referring to cloning a GitHub repository or creating a copy that is linked to the original. Often confused with 'copy' and 'duplicate'.
Do not commit Git merge conflict markers in source code.
Use device-agnostic language when possible. Use '%s' instead of '%s'.
Avoid using dimensions in the format 'M X N'. Use 'MxN' instead.
Don't use directional language. Use '%s' instead of '%s'.
Don't use '%s'.
In general, don't use an ellipsis.
Don't end headings with punctuation.
Use exclamation points sparingly. Consider removing the exclamation point.
Use caution when using first-person pronouns such as '%s.'
Don't use '%s'.
Consider using '%s' instead of '%s'.
Capitalize '%s'.
Consider using '%s' instead of '%s' when referring to parts of the Kibana chrome.
Latin terms and abbreviations are a common source of confusion. Use '%s' instead of '%s'.
mapped_pages should only be added or updated in rare scenarios. Talk with your local technical writer before pushing changes to this key.
Use meaningful link text. Use '%s' instead of '%s'.
Use '→' to separate menu items, not '>' or '=>'. Example: Select Manage index → Add lifecycle policy.
Use '→' to separate menu items, not '>' or '=>'. Example: Select Manage index → Add lifecycle policy.
Consider rephrasing to avoid negative constructions like '%s'. Try stating what something IS rather than what it is NOT.
Use the Oxford comma in '%s'.
Don't use apostrophes when making abbreviations plural. Use '%s' instead of '%s'.
Place punctuation inside closing quotation marks.
"%s" is repeated.
Use semicolons judiciously.
'%s' is a possible misspelling.
Use '%s' instead of '%s' when referring to versions.
Consider using '%s' instead of '%s', unless the term is in the UI.
Consider using '%s' instead of '%s'.