Hi!
I am new to the WAI list, so I apologise in advance if I happen to do something wrong.
I have searched the web for an answer but can’t find one, so here goes:
Is it OK to use contractions in documentation and still write inclusively with accessibility in mind?
Microsoft’s Writing Style Guide says that using contractions is good<https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/style-guide/word-choice/use-contractions>, as it contributes to creating ‘a friendly, informal tone.’
On the other hand, I’ve seen people note that contractions are bad from the accessibility standpoint, mainly where people with certain visual impairments are concerned along with people who have certain disabilities, for example dyslexia.
I would appreciate your thoughts on this dearly.
Thank you very much in advance.
Best regards,
Niklas Pivic
Technical Writer
+46 708575069
niklas.pivic@snowsoftware.com<mailto:niklas.pivic@snowsoftware.com>
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