##  [Where to find content from the former tool The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus](/en/writing-tips-plus/writing-tips-plus-contenu-content-eng)

We have combined the contents of The Canadian Style and Writing Tips to create [Writing Tips Plus](index-eng).

Were you used to consulting specific sections of The Canadian Style online? Are you wondering where to find the information contained in those sections? See the cross-reference tables below.

## On this page

- [Chapters of The Canadian Style](#chap)
- [Abbreviations](#abbr)
- [Hyphenation: compounding and word division](#hyphenation)
- [Spelling](#spelling)
- [Capitalization](#capitalization)
- [Numerical expressions](#num-exp)
- [Italics](#italics)
- [Punctuation](#punctuation)
- [Quotations and quotation marks](#quotation-marks)
- [Reference matter](#reference-matter)
- [Letters and memorandums](#letters-memorandums)
- [Reports and minutes](#minutes)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Plain language](#plain)
- [Elimination of stereotyping in written communications](#stereo)
- [Geographical names](#geo)
- [Revision and proofreading](#revision)
- [French typographical rules](#french)
- [Questions and comments](#questions-comments)
- [Related links](#related-links)

## Chapters of The Canadian Style

### Abbreviations

Location of content from the “Abbreviations” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 1 Abbreviations | See the pages corresponding to sections 1.01 to 1.25. |
| 1.01 Introduction | [abbreviations: general guidelines](abbreviations-general-guidelines) |
| 1.02 General guidelines and observations | [abbreviations: general guidelines](abbreviations-general-guidelines) |
| 1.03 Periods | [abbreviations: periods](abbreviations-periods) |
| 1.04 Plurals | [abbreviations: plurals](abbreviations-plurals) |
| 1.05 Capital letters and hyphens | [abbreviations: capitals and hyphens](abbreviations-capitals-and-hyphens) |
| 1.06 Titles used with personal names | [abbreviations: titles with personal names](abbreviations-titles-with-personal-names) |
| 1.07 Military abbreviations | [abbreviations: military abbreviations](abbreviations-military-abbreviations) |
| 1.08 University degrees, professional designations, military decorations, honours, awards and memberships | [abbreviations: degrees and distinctions](abbreviations-degrees-and-distinctions) |
| 1.09 Geographical names | [abbreviations: geographical names](abbreviations-geographical-names) |
| 1.10 Addresses: streets and buildings; points of the compass | - [streets and buildings: abbreviations and numbers](streets-and-buildings-abbreviations-and-numbers) - [section entitled Abbreviations in the article “compass points”](compass-points#abbr) |
| 1.11 Latitude and longitude | [abbreviations: latitude and longitude](abbreviations-latitude-and-longitude) |
| 1.12 Parts of a book or document | [abbreviations: parts of a book or document ](abbreviations-parts-of-a-book-or-document) |
| 1.13 Latin terms | [Latin terms and abbreviations](latin-terms-and-abbreviations) |
| 1.14 Scientific and technical terms | [abbreviations: scientific and technical terms](abbreviations-scientific-and-technical-terms) |
| 1.15 Corporate names | [abbreviations: corporate names](abbreviations-corporate-names) |
| 1.16 Acronyms and initialisms | [abbreviations: acronyms and initialisms](abbreviations-acronyms-and-initialisms) |
| 1.17 Number and percentage symbols | - [abbreviations: number symbols](abbreviations-number-symbols) - [per cent, percent, per-cent, percentage](per-cent-percent-per-cent-percentage) |
| 1.18 Ampersand | [abbreviations: ampersand](abbreviations-ampersand) |
| 1.19 Monetary units | [abbreviations: monetary units](abbreviations-monetary-units) |
| 1.20 Months and days | [abbreviations: days and months](abbreviations-days-and-months) |
| 1.21 Time of day and elapsed time | [time of day](time-of-day-elapsed-time) |
| 1.22 Time zones | [abbreviations: time zones](abbreviations-time-zones) |
| 1.23 The International System of Units (SI) | [abbreviations: International System of Units (SI)](abbreviations-international-system-of-units-si) |
| 1.24 The imperial system | [abbreviations: imperial system](abbreviations-imperial-system) |
| 1.25 Business terms, expressions and symbols | [abbreviations: business terms and symbols](abbreviations-business-terms-and-symbols) |

### Hyphenation: compounding and word division

Location of content from the “Hyphenation: compounding and word division” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 2 Hyphenation: compounding and word division | See the pages corresponding to sections 2.01 to 2.17. |
| 2.01 Introduction | [hyphens: introduction](hyphens-introduction) |
| 2.02 Compound nouns and nouns in compounds | [hyphens: compound nouns](hyphens-compound-nouns) |
| 2.03 Nouns with adjectives and participles | [hyphens: nouns with adjectives and participles](hyphens-nouns-with-adjectives-and-participles) |
| 2.04 Compound adjectives; adjectives and participles in compounds | [hyphens: compound adjectives](hyphens-compound-adjectives) |
| 2.05 Verbs | [hyphens: verbs](hyphens-verbs) |
| 2.06 Adverbs in compounds | [hyphens: compounds beginning with adverbs](hyphens-compounds-beginning-with-adverbs) |
| 2.07 Prefixes | [hyphens: prefixes](hyphens-prefixes) |
| 2.08 “Any,” “every,” “no” and “some” | [any, every, no, some](any-every-no-some) |
| 2.09 Suffixes | [hyphens: suffixes](hyphens-suffixes) |
| 2.10 Numerals and units of measurement | [hyphens: numbers and units of measurement](hyphens-numbers-and-units-of-measurement) |
| 2.11 Fractions | [hyphens: fractions](hyphens-fractions) |
| 2.12 The suspended compound | [hyphens: suspended compounds](hyphens-suspended-compounds) |
| 2.13 Points of the compass | [Section entitled Hyphenate in the article “compass points”](compass-points#hyphenate) |
| 2.14 Titles of office | [hyphens: titles of office](hyphens-titles-of-office) |
| 2.15 Numerals and single letters | [hyphens: numerals and single letters](hyphens-numerals-and-single-letters) |
| 2.16 Plurals of compound terms | [plurals of compounds](plurals-of-compounds) |
| 2.17 Word division | [hyphens: word division](hyphens-word-division) |

### Spelling

Location of content from the “Spelling” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 3 Spelling | See the pages corresponding to sections 3.01 to 3.17. |
| 3.01 Introduction | [spelling: international variations](spelling-international-variations) |
| 3.02 Spell-checking | [spelling: spell-checking](spelling-spell-checking) |
| 3.03 Frequently misspelled words | [spelling: frequently misspelled words](spelling-frequently-misspelled-words) |
| 3.04 SI/metric units | [spelling: SI/metric units](spelling-si-metric-units) |
| 3.05 Homonyms and similar-sounding words | - [born, borne](born-borne) - [canvas, canvass](canvas-canvass) - [capital, capitol](capital-capitol) - [carat, caret, carrot, karat](carat-caret-carrot-karat) - [cast, caste](cast-caste) - [censor, censure](censor-censure) - [chord, cord](chord-cord) - [complement, compliment](complement-compliment) - [council, councillor, counsel, counsellor](council-councillor-counsel-counsellor) - [defence, defense, defensive](defence-defense-defensive) - [dyeing, dying](dyeing-dying) - [envelop, envelope](envelop-envelope) - [forbear, forebear](forbear-forebear) - [immanent, imminent](immanent-imminent) - [inequity, iniquity](inequity-iniquity) - [mucus, mucous](mucus-mucous) - [ordinance, ordnance](ordinance-ordnance) - [pedal, peddle](pedal-peddle) - [personal, personnel](personal-personnel) - [phosphorus, phosphorous](phosphorus-phosphorous) - [sceptic, septic](sceptic-septic) - [therefor, therefore](therefor-therefore) - [troop, troupe](troop-troupe) - [waive, wave](waive-wave) |
| 3.06 Words with “ei” and “ie” | [spelling: words with “ei” and “ie”](spelling-words-with-ei-and-ie) |
| 3.07 Verbs ending in “sede,” “ceed” and “cede” | [spelling: verbs ending in “sede,” “ceed” and “cede”](spelling-verbs-ending-in-sede-ceed-and-cede) |
| 3.08 “Able/ible” and “ative/itive” endings | [spelling: “able”/“ible” and “ative”/“itive” endings](spelling-able-ible-and-ative-itive-endings) |
| 3.09 Final consonants doubled before a suffix | [spelling: when to double the final consonant before a suffix](spelling-final-consonants-doubled-before-a-suffix) |
| 3.10 Words ending in “n” | [spelling: words ending in “n”](spelling-words-ending-in-n) |
| 3.11 Combinations with “all” | [all together, altogether](all-together-altogether) |
| 3.12 Words ending in a silent “e” | [spelling: words ending in a silent “e”](spelling-words-ending-in-a-silent-e) |
| 3.13 Words ending in “c” | [spelling: words ending in “c”](spelling-words-ending-in-c) |
| 3.14 Verbs ending in “ie” | [spelling: verbs ending in “ie”](spelling-verbs-ending-in-ie) |
| 3.15 Words ending in “y” | [spelling: words ending in “y”](spelling-words-ending-in-y) |
| 3.16 Words ending in “ise” and “ize” | [spelling: words ending in “-ise” and “-ize”](spelling-words-ending-in-ise-and-ize) |
| 3.17 Plural forms of nouns | [spelling: plurals of foreign nouns](spelling-plurals-of-foreign-nouns) |

### Capitalization

Location of content from the “Capitalization” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 4 Capitalization | See the pages corresponding to sections 4.01 to 4.38. |
| 4.01 Introduction | [capitalization: general points](capitalization-general-points) |
| 4.02 Initial words | [capitalization: initial words](capitalization-initial-words) |
| 4.03 Personal names | [capitalization: personal names](capitalization-personal-names) |
| 4.04 Words derived from proper nouns | [capitalization: words derived from proper nouns](capitalization-words-derived-from-proper-nouns) |
| 4.05 Governments and government bodies | [capitalization: governments and government bodies](capitalization-governments-and-government-bodies) |
| 4.06 Institutions | [capitalization: institutions](capitalization-institutions) |
| 4.07 Political parties and movements | [capitalization: political parties and movements](capitalization-political-parties-and-movements) |
| 4.08 Titles of office or rank | [capitalization: titles of office or rank](capitalization-titles-of-office-or-rank) |
| 4.09 Personifications and abstractions | [capitalization: personifications and abstractions](capitalization-personifications-and-abstractions) |
| 4.10 Family appellations | [capitalization: family relationships](capitalization-family-relationships) |
| 4.11 Races, languages and peoples | - [Anglophone, Francophone](francophone-anglophone) - [capitalization: races, ethnicities](capitalization-races-ethnicities) - [capitalization: nationalities](capitalization-nationalities) - [capitalization: languages](capitalization-languages) - [capitalization: names of First Nations](capitalization-names-of-first-nations) - [capitalization: Indigenous person, Indigenous people, Indigenous People, Indigenous Peoples](capitalization-indigenous-person-people) |
| 4.12 School subjects, courses and degrees | [capitalization: school subjects, courses and degrees](capitalization-school-subjects-courses-and-degrees) |
| 4.13 Military terms | [capitalization: military terms](capitalization-military-terms) |
| 4.14 Modes of transportation | [capitalization: modes of transportation](capitalization-modes-of-transportation) |
| 4.15 Medals, awards, honours and decorations | [capitalization: medals, awards, honours and decorations](capitalization-medals-awards-honours-and-decorations) |
| 4.16 Sporting events and trophies | [capitalization: sporting events and trophies](capitalization-sporting-events-and-trophies) |
| 4.17 Time references and historical periods and events | - [capitalization: time references and historical periods and events](capitalization-time-references-and-historical-periods-and-events) - [capitalization: seasons](capitalization-seasons) |
| 4.18 Cultural periods, movements and styles | [capitalization: cultural periods, movements and styles](capitalization-cultural-periods-movements-and-styles) |
| 4.19 Terms related to religion | [capitalization: terms related to religion](capitalization-terms-related-to-religion) |
| 4.20 Deities | [capitalization: deities](capitalization-deities) |
| 4.21 Geographical terms | [capitalization: geographical terms](capitalization-geographical-terms) |
| 4.22 Buildings, monuments and public places | [capitalization: buildings, monuments and public places](capitalization-buildings-monuments-and-public-places) |
| 4.23 Astronomical terms | [capitalization: astronomical terms](capitalization-astronomical-terms) |
| 4.24 Biological terms | [capitalization: biological terms](capitalization-biological-terms) |
| 4.25 Chemical, medical and pharmacological terms | [capitalization: chemical and medical terms](capitalization-chemical-and-medical-terms) |
| 4.26 Scientific names with eponyms | [capitalization: scientific names containing personal names](capitalization-scientific-names-containing-personal-names) |
| 4.27 Copyrighted names | [capitalization: copyrighted names](capitalization-copyrighted-names) |
| 4.28 SI/metric units | [capitalization: SI/metric units](capitalization-si-metric-units) |
| 4.29 Publications and works of art | [capitalization: publications and works of art](capitalization-publications-and-works-of-art) |
| 4.30 Parts of a book or document | [capitalization: parts of a book or document](capitalization-parts-of-a-book-or-document) |
| 4.31 Headings | [capitalization: headings](capitalization-headings) |
| 4.32 Terms indicating time or numbered sequence | [capitalization: terms indicating time or sequence](capitalization-terms-indicating-time-or-sequence) |
| 4.33 Lists | [capitalization: lists](capitalization-lists) |
| 4.34 Legal usage | [capitalization: legal usage](capitalization-legal-usage) |
| 4.35 The salutation and complimentary close | - [business letters: complimentary close](business-letters-complimentary-close) - [business letters: salutation](business-letters-salutation) |
| 4.36 Compounds | [capitalization: compounds](capitalization-compounds) |
| 4.37 The definite article | [section entitled Articles (the, a/an) in the article “abbreviations: acronyms and initialisms”](abbreviations-acronyms-and-initialisms#articles) |
| 4.38 Single letters used as words | [capitalization: single letters used as words](capitalization-single-letters-used-as-words) |

### Numerical expressions

Location of content from the “Numerical expressions” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 5 Numerical expressions | See the pages corresponding to sections 5.01 to 5.26. |
| 5.01 Introduction | [numbers: spelled-out numbers](numbers-spelled-out-numbers) |
| 5.02 Round numbers | [numbers: round numbers](numbers-round-numbers) |
| 5.03 Consistency | [numbers: consistency](numbers-consistency) |
| 5.04 Initial numbers | [numbers starting a sentence](numbers-starting-a-sentence) |
| 5.05 Adjectival expressions and juxtaposed numbers | [numbers in compound adjectives](numbers-in-compound-adjectives) |
| 5.06 Mathematical usage | [numbers: mathematical usage](numbers-mathematical-usage) |
| 5.07 Ratios | [numbers: ratios](numbers-ratios) |
| 5.08 Fractions | [numbers: fractions](numbers-fractions) |
| 5.09 Decimal fractions | [numbers: decimal fractions](numbers-decimal-fractions) |
| 5.10 Quantities and measures | [numbers: quantities and measures](numbers-quantities-and-measures) |
| 5.11 Money | [numbers: money](numbers-money) |
| 5.12 Representation of time in ordinary prose and with SI units | - [time of day](time-of-day-elapsed-time) - [elapsed time](elapsed-time) |
| 5.13 Representation of time of day | [section entitled The 24-hour system in the article “time of day”](time-of-day-elapsed-time#24hour) |
| 5.14 Dates | - [date: how to write the date correctly](date-how-to-write-the-date-correctly) - [commas in a date](commas-in-a-date) - [business letters: date](business-letters-date) - [BC, BCE, Before Christ, Before the Christian Era, Before the Common Era](bc-bce-before-christ-before-the-christian-era-before-the-common-era) |
| 5.15 Age | [numbers: age](numbers-age) |
| 5.16 Market quotations | [numbers: market quotations](numbers-market-quotations) |
| 5.17 Votes, scores, etc. | [numbers: votes and scores](numbers-votes-and-scores) |
| 5.18 Governmental, military and historical designations | [numbers: governmental and historical designations](numbers-governmental-and-historical-designations) |
| 5.19 Names of organizations | [numbers: names of organizations](numbers-names-of-organizations) |
| 5.20 Numbers used as nouns | [numbers used as nouns](numbers-used-as-nouns) |
| 5.21 Addresses | [streets and buildings: abbreviations and numbers](streets-and-buildings-abbreviations-and-numbers) |
| 5.22 Reference numbers | [numbers: reference numbers](numbers-reference-numbers) |
| 5.23 Plurals | [numbers: plurals](numbers-plurals) |
| 5.24 Comparative and inclusive numbers | [numbers: comparative and inclusive numbers](numbers-comparative-and-inclusive-numbers) |
| 5.25 Roman numerals | [numbers: Roman numerals](numbers-roman-numerals) |
| 5.26 Other considerations | [numbers: clarity](numbers-clarity) |

### Italics

Location of content from the “Italics” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 6 Italics | See the pages corresponding to sections 6.01 to 6.11. |
| 6.01 Introduction | [italics: introduction](italics-introduction) |
| 6.02 Emphasis | [italics: emphasis](italics-emphasis) |
| 6.03 French and foreign words and phrases | [italics: French and foreign words](italics-french-and-foreign-words) |
| 6.04 Latin terms and abbreviations | [Latin terms and abbreviations](latin-terms-and-abbreviations) |
| 6.05 Titles of publications and works of art | [italics: titles of works](italics-titles-of-works) |
| 6.06 Legal references | [italics: legal references](italics-legal-references) |
| 6.07 Modes of transportation | [italics: modes of transportation](italics-modes-of-transportation) |
| 6.08 Letters and words referred to as such | [italics: letters and words cited](italics-letters-and-words-cited) |
| 6.09 Peripheral matter in a text | [italics: peripheral matter](italics-peripheral-matter) |
| 6.10 Identifying matter | [italics: identifying matter](italics-identifying-matter) |
| 6.11 Mathematical, statistical and scientific material | [italics: mathematical and scientific material](italics-mathematical-and-scientific-material) |

### Punctuation

Location of content from the “Punctuation” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 7 Punctuation | See the pages corresponding to sections 7.01 to 7.70. |
| 7.01 Introduction | This content was not included in Writing Tips Plus. |
| 7.02 Spacing | [punctuation: exceptions to standard spacing rules](punctuation-exceptions-to-standard-spacing-rules) |
| 7.03 The period: Main purpose | [period](period) |
| 7.04 Imperatives, exclamations and indirect questions | [section entitled Imperatives, exclamations and indirect questions in the article “period”](period#imperatives) |
| 7.05 Ellipsis points | [section entitled Ellipsis points in the article “period”](period#ellipsis) |
| 7.06 Leaders | [section entitled Leaders in the article “period”](period#leaders) |
| 7.07 Other uses | [section entitled Other uses in the article “period”](period#other) |
| 7.08 Periods properly omitted | [section entitled Periods properly omitted in the article “period”](period#omitted) |
| 7.09 The question mark: Main purpose | [section entitled Direct questions in the article “question mark”](question-mark#direct) |
| 7.10 Requests, indirect questions and other uses | [section entitled Requests and indirect questions in the article “question mark”](question-mark#requests) |
| 7.11 The exclamation mark: Main purpose | [exclamation point](exclamation-point) |
| 7.12 The exclamation mark: Miscellaneous | - [section entitled Incredulity in the article “exclamation point”](exclamation-point#incredulity) - [section entitled Exclamations in a series in the article “exclamation point”](exclamation-point#exclamation-series) - [section entitled Omission of the exclamation point in the article “exclamation point”](exclamation-point#omission) |
| 7.13 The comma: General | This content was not included in Writing Tips Plus. |
| 7.14 Restrictive/non-restrictive | - [commas with absolute phrases](commas-with-absolute-phrases) - [commas with appositives](commas-with-appositives) - [commas with introductory elements](commas-with-introductory-elements) - [commas with parenthetic expressions](commas-with-parenthetic-expressions) - [commas with non-restrictive elements](commas-with-non-restrictive-elements) |
| 7.15 The comma: Co-ordinate elements | [coordinate elements](coordinate-elements-serial-commas) |
| 7.16 Clarity and emphasis | [commas for clarity and emphasis](commas-for-clarity-and-emphasis) |
| 7.17 Omitted words | [commas for omitted words](commas-for-omitted-words) |
| 7.18 Quotations, etc. | [section entitled Punctuation before opening quotation marks in the article “quotations: punctuation with quotation marks”](quotations-punctuation-with-quotation-marks#before) |
| 7.19 Names and titles | [commas with names and titles](commas-with-names-and-titles) |
| 7.20 Dates, geographical names and addresses | [commas in geographical names and addresses](commas-in-geographical-names-and-addresses) |
| 7.20 Dates, geographical names and addresses | [commas in a date](commas-in-a-date) |
| 7.21 Commas properly omitted | [commas properly omitted](commas-properly-omitted) |
| 7.22 The semicolon: Between independent clauses | - [section entitled Clause; clause in the article “semicolon”](semicolon#clause) - [section entitled Clause; and clause in the article “semicolon”](semicolon#and-clause) - [section entitled Clause; adverb, clause in the article “semicolon”](semicolon#adverb) - [section entitled Elliptical clauses in the article “semicolon”](semicolon#elliptical) |
| 7.23 The semicolon: Co-ordinate elements | [section entitled Other elements in a series in the article “semicolon”](semicolon#other) |
| 7.24 Misuse and overuse | [section entitled Misuse and overuse in the article “semicolon”](semicolon#misuse) |
| 7.25 The colon: Between independent clauses | [section entitled Use of colon between independent clauses in the article “colon”](colon#independent) |
| 7.26 Annunciatory function | [section entitled Annunciatory function in the article “colon”](colon#annunciatory) |
| 7.27 The colon: Miscellaneous | [section entitled Other uses in the article “colon”](colon#other) |
| 7.28 Misuse | [section entitled Misuse in the article “colon”](colon#misuse) |
| 7.29 Parentheses: General | [parentheses](parentheses) |
| 7.30 Clarification | [parentheses](parentheses) |
| 7.31 Punctuation with parentheses | [parentheses](parentheses) |
| 7.32 Afterthoughts and asides | [parentheses](parentheses) |
| 7.33 Parentheses within parentheses | [parentheses](parentheses) |
| 7.34 Legal documents | [parentheses](parentheses) |
| 7.35 Letters and numerals | [parentheses](parentheses) |
| 7.36 Square brackets: General | [square brackets](square-brackets) |
| 7.37 Use within parentheses | [section entitled Replacing parentheses within parentheses in the article “square brackets”](square-brackets#parentheses-within-parentheses) |
| 7.38 Use | [braces](braces) |
| 7.39 Multiples | [braces](braces) |
| 7.40 The em dash: General | [em dash](em-dash) |
| 7.41 Enumerations | [em dash](em-dash) |
| 7.42 Interruptions, pauses, afterthoughts, clarifications and emphasis | [em dash](em-dash) |
| 7.43 Summarizing | [em dash](em-dash) |
| 7.44 Material in apposition | [em dash](em-dash) |
| 7.45 Headings | [em dash](em-dash) |
| 7.46 Lists and tables | [em dash](em-dash) |
| 7.47 Punctuation with em dash | [em dash](em-dash) |
| 7.48 The en dash: Numerals | [em dash](em-dash) |
| 7.49 Compound expressions | [em dash](em-dash) |
| 7.50 Compound words | - [hyphens: compound nouns](hyphens-compound-nouns) - [hyphens: compound adjectives](hyphens-compound-adjectives) - [hyphens: verbs](hyphens-verbs) |
| 7.51 Spelling and enunciation | [hyphens: spelling and enunciation](hyphens-spelling-and-enunciation) |
| 7.52 The oblique: General | [oblique](oblique) |
| 7.53 Abbreviations | [section entitled Abbreviations in the article “oblique”](oblique#abbreviations) |
| 7.54 The oblique: Numerals | [section entitled Numerals in the article “oblique”](oblique#numerals) |
| 7.55 Alternatives and headings | [section entitled Alternatives and headings in the article “oblique”](oblique#alternatives) |
| 7.56 Possession | [apostrophe: possession](apostrophe-possession) |
| 7.57 Inanimate possessors | [section entitled Inanimate possessors in the article “apostrophe: possession”](apostrophe-possession#inanimate-possessors) |
| 7.58 Compounds | [section entitled Compounds in the article “apostrophe: possession”](apostrophe-possession#compounds) |
| 7.59 Two nouns (group genitive) | [section entitled Two nouns (group genitive) in the article “apostrophe: possession”](apostrophe-possession#two-nouns) |
| 7.60 Geographical names | [section entitled Geographical names in the article “apostrophe: possession”](apostrophe-possession#geographical-names) |
| 7.61 Institutions and organizations | [section entitled Institutions and organizations in the article “apostrophe: possession”](apostrophe-possession#institutions-organizations) |
| 7.62 Its | [section entitled Its in the article “apostrophe: possession”](apostrophe-possession#its) |
| 7.63 Contractions | [apostrophe: contractions](apostrophe-contractions) |
| 7.64 Plurals | [apostrophe: plurals](apostrophe-plurals) |
| 7.65 Vertical lists: General | [vertical lists](vertical-lists) |
| 7.66 Use of colon | [section entitled Colon in the article “vertical lists”](vertical-lists#colon) |
| 7.67 Numbering | [section entitled Numbering in the article “vertical lists”](vertical-lists#numbering) |
| 7.68 Use of semicolon | [section entitled Semicolon in the article “vertical lists”](vertical-lists#semicolon) |
| 7.69 Complete sentences | [section entitled Period in the article “vertical lists”](vertical-lists#period) |
| 7.70 Capitalization | [section entitled Capitalization in the article “vertical lists”](vertical-lists#capitalization) |

### Quotations and quotation marks

Location of content from the “Quotations and quotation marks” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 8 Quotations and quotation marks | See the pages corresponding to sections 8.01 to 8.15. |
| 8.01 Introduction | [quotations: introduction](quotations-introduction) |
| 8.02 Run-in format | [quotations: run-in format](quotations-run-in-format) |
| 8.03 Punctuation and grammar in run-in quotations | - [quotations beginning with “that”](quotations-beginning-with-that) - [quotations: poetry ](quotations-poetry) |
| 8.04 Indirect (reported) speech | [quotations: indirect (reported) speech](quotations-indirect-reported-speech) |
| 8.05 Paragraphing: run-in format | [section entitled Paragraphing in the article “quotations: run-in format”](quotations-run-in-format#paragraphing) |
| 8.06 Block format | [quotations: block format](quotations-block-format) |
| 8.07 Paragraphing: block format | [section entitled Paragraphing in the article “block format”](quotations-block-format#paragraphing) |
| 8.08 Quotations within quotations | [quotation marks: quotations within quotations](quotation-marks-quotations-within-quotations) |
| 8.09 Omissions | [quotations: omissions](quotations-omissions) |
| 8.10 Insertions, alterations and parentheses | [quotations: insertions and alterations](quotations-insertions-and-alterations) |
| 8.11 Reference to words as such | [quotation marks: reference to words as such](quotation-marks-reference-to-words-as-such) |
| 8.12 Words used in an ironic or special sense; slang and technical terms | [quotation marks: unusual words or irony](quotation-marks-unusual-words-or-irony) |
| 8.13 Titles | [quotation marks: titles](quotation-marks-titles) |
| 8.14 French and foreign-language quotations | [quotations: French and foreign language quotations](quotations-french-and-foreign-language-quotations) |
| 8.15 Abuse of quotation marks | [quotation marks: when to avoid](quotation-marks-when-to-avoid) |

### Reference matter

Location of content from the “Reference matter” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 9 Reference matter | See the pages corresponding to sections 9.01 to 9.55. |
| 9.01 Introduction | This content was not included in Writing Tips Plus. |
| 9.02 Bibliographies: General | [bibliographies: general](bibliographies-general) |
| 9.03 Types of bibliography | [bibliographies: types of bibliography](bibliographies-types-of-bibliography) |
| 9.04 Bibliographies: Arrangement | [bibliographies: arrangement](bibliographies-arrangement) |
| 9.05 Romanization | [bibliographies: romanization](bibliographies-romanization) |
| 9.06 Translation | [bibliographies: translation](bibliographies-translation) |
| 9.07 Principal source of information | [bibliographies: finding the information for an entry](bibliographies-finding-the-information-for-an-entry) |
| 9.08 Compiling a bibliographic entry | - [bibliographies: books](bibliographies-books) - [bibliographies: articles](bibliographies-articles) |
| 9.09 Author’s name | [bibliographies: author’s name](bibliographies-authors-name) |
| 9.10 Order of precedence | [bibliographies: order of precedence](bibliographies-order-of-precedence) |
| 9.11 Title | [bibliographies: title](bibliographies-titles) |
| 9.12 Secondary responsibility | [bibliographies: secondary responsibility](bibliographies-secondary-responsibility) |
| 9.13 Edition | [bibliographies: edition](bibliographies-edition) |
| 9.14 Place, publisher and date | [bibliographies: publishing information](bibliographies-publishing-information) |
| 9.15 Series | [bibliographies: works in a series](bibliographies-works-in-a-series) |
| 9.17 Secondary source citations | [bibliographies: secondary source citations](bibliographies-secondary-source-citations) |
| 9.18 Reference Notes: General | [reference notes: general](reference-notes-general) |
| 9.19 Books | [reference notes: books](reference-notes-books) |
| 9.20 Subsequent references | [reference notes: subsequent references](reference-notes-subsequent-references) |
| 9.21 Articles | [reference notes: periodicals (articles)](reference-notes-periodicals-articles) |
| 9.22 Newspapers and magazines | [reference notes: periodicals (articles)](reference-notes-periodicals-articles) |
| 9.23 Footnotes | [reference notes: footnotes](reference-notes-footnotes) |
| 9.24 Endnotes | [reference notes: endnotes](reference-notes-endnotes) |
| 9.25 In-text notes | [reference notes: in-text (author-date)](reference-notes-in-text-author-date) |
| 9.26 Author-number system | [reference notes: author-number system](reference-notes-author-number-system) |
| 9.27 Ibid., loc. cit., op. cit. | [reference notes: subsequent references](reference-notes-subsequent-references) |
| 9.28 Legal references | [reference notes: legal references](reference-notes-legal-references) |
| 9.29 Common abbreviations in notes and bibliographies | [reference notes: common abbreviations](reference-notes-common-abbreviations) |
| 9.30 Indexes: Definition | [indexes: definition](indexes-definition) |
| 9.31 Scope and complexity | [indexes: scope and complexity](indexes-scope-and-complexity) |
| 9.32 Indexes: Arrangement | [alphabetical order](/en/writing-tips-plus/alphabetical-order) |
| 9.33 Length | [indexes: length](indexes-length) |
| 9.34 Referenced material | [indexes: referenced material](indexes-referenced-material) |
| 9.35 Simple entry | [indexes: simple entry](indexes-simple-entry) |
| 9.36 Complex entry | [indexes: complex entry](indexes-complex-entry) |
| 9.37 Combined entries | [indexes: combined entries](indexes-combined-entries) |
| 9.38 Double posting | [indexes: double posting ](indexes-double-posting) |
| 9.39 Choice of terms | [indexes: choice of terms](indexes-choice-of-terms) |
| 9.40 Syntax of heading | [indexes: syntax of heading](indexes-syntax-of-heading) |
| 9.41 Entry versus subentry | [indexes: entry versus subentry](indexes-entry-versus-subentry) |
| 9.42 Alphabetical arrangement | [alphabetical order](indexes-alphabetical-arrangement) |
| 9.43 Listing of subentries | [indexes: listing of subentries](indexes-listing-of-subentries) |
| 9.44 Capitalization | [indexes: capitalization](indexes-capitalization) |
| 9.45 Personal names | [indexes: personal names](indexes-personal-names) |
| 9.46 Government departments and agencies | [indexes: government departments and agencies](indexes-government-departments-and-agencies) |
| 9.47 Geographical names | [indexes: geographical names](indexes-geographical-names) |
| 9.48 Newspapers and periodicals | [indexes: newspapers and periodicals](indexes-newspapers-and-periodicals) |
| 9.49 Scientific names | [indexes: scientific names](indexes-scientific-names) |
| 9.50 Homonyms | [indexes: homonyms](indexes-homonyms) |
| 9.51 Abbreviations and other reference tools | [indexes: abbreviations and other reference tools](indexes-abbreviations-and-other-reference-tools) |
| 9.52 Cross-references | [indexes: cross-references](indexes-cross-references) |
| 9.53 Blind references | [indexes: blind references](indexes-blind-references) |
| 9.54 Continued headings | [indexes: continued headings ](indexes-continued-headings) |
| 9.55 Dangling entries | [indexes: “dangling” entries](indexes-dangling-entries) |

### Letters and memorandums

Location of content from the “Letters and memorandums” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 10 Letters and memorandums | See the pages corresponding to sections 10.02 to 10.33. |
| 10.01 Introduction | This content was not included in Writing Tips Plus. |
| 10.02 Block style | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.03 Indent style | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.04 Margins | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.05 Spacing | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.06 Length | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.07 Punctuation | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.08 Consistency | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.09 Letterhead | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.10 Date | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.11 Delivery (mailing) notation | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.12 Reference line | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.13 Inside address | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.14 Official languages in addresses | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.15 Name of person, title, name of organization | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.16 Attention line | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.17 Salutation or greeting | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.18 Subject line | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.19 Body of the letter | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.20 Complimentary close | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.21 Signature | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.22 Reference initials | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.23 Enclosure notation | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.24 Carbon copy notation | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.25 Postscript | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.26 Model letter | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.27 Format | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.28 Model memorandum | This content has been updated and integrated into the section entitled [Correspondence and addresses – Guidelines and resources](correspondence-and-addresses-guidelines-and-resources). |
| 10.29 Introduction | This content is outdated and has been removed from Writing Tips Plus. |
| 10.30 Advantages | This content is outdated and has been removed from Writing Tips Plus. |
| 10.31 Disadvantages | This content is outdated and has been removed from Writing Tips Plus. |
| 10.32 Presentation | This content is outdated and has been removed from Writing Tips Plus. |
| 10.33 Guidelines | This content is outdated and has been removed from Writing Tips Plus. |

### Reports and minutes

Location of content from the “Reports and minutes” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 11 Reports and minutes | See the pages corresponding to sections 11.01 to 11.27. |
| 11.01 Reports: General | This content was not included in Writing Tips Plus. |
| 11.02 Preparation | [reports: preparation](reports-preparation) |
| 11.03 Format | [reports: format](reports-format) |
| 11.04 Letter of transmittal or preface | [reports: letter of transmittal](reports-letter-of-transmittal) |
| 11.05 Title page | [reports: title page](reports-title-page) |
| 11.06 Table of contents | [reports: table of contents](reports-table-of-contents) |
| 11.07 Abstract or summary | [reports: abstract or summary](reports-abstract-or-summary) |
| 11.08 Introduction to report | [reports: introduction to report](reports-introduction-to-report) |
| 11.09 Findings and discussion | [reports: findings and discussion ](reports-findings-and-discussion) |
| 11.10 Ending | [reports: ending ](reports-ending) |
| 11.11 Appendixes | [reports: appendixes](reports-appendixes) |
| 11.12 Glossary | [reports: glossary](reports-glossary) |
| 11.13 References | [reports: references](reports-references) |
| 11.14 Illustrations | [reports: illustrations](reports-illustrations) |
| 11.15 Tables and graphs | [reports: illustrations](reports-illustrations) |
| 11.16 Headings | [reports: headings](reports-headings) |
| 11.17 Margins | [reports: margins](reports-margins) |
| 11.18 Spacing | [reports: spacing](reports-spacing) |
| 11.19 Pagination | [reports: pagination](reports-pagination) |
| 11.20 Underlining | [reports: underlining](reports-underlining) |
| 11.21 Mathematics in reports | [reports: mathematics](reports-mathematics) |
| 11.22 Minutes: General | [meetings: preparing the minutes](meetings-minutes) |
| 11.23 Agenda | [meetings: agenda](minutes-agenda) |
| 11.24 Model agenda | [meetings: model agenda](minutes-model-agenda) |
| 11.25 Writing of minutes | [meetings: preparing the minutes](meetings-minutes) |
| 11.26 Indirect speech | [meetings: preparing the minutes](meetings-minutes) |
| 11.27 Model minutes | [meetings: preparing the minutes](meetings-minutes) |

### Usage

Location of content from the “Usage” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 12 Usage | See the pages corresponding to sections 12.01 and 12.02. |
| 12.01 Introduction | This content was not included in Writing Tips Plus. |
| 12.02 Prepositional usage | - [accord (of one’s own)](accord-of-ones-own) - [aware of](aware-of) - [bear a resemblance to](bear-a-resemblance-to) - [begin to](begin-to) - [benefits to, benefits of, for the benefit of](benefits-to-benefits-of-for-the-benefit-of) - [bring a charge against](bring-a-charge-against) - [capable of](capable-of) - [capacity for](capacity-for) - [centre on](centre-on) - [commend for](commend-for) - [commensurate with](commensurate-with) - [compare to, compare with](compare-to-compare-with) - [compliment on](compliment-on) - [comply with](comply-with) - [concur with, concur in](concur-with-concur-in) - [conformity with](conformity-with) - [conform to](conform-to) - [consistent with](consistent-with) - [consist in, consist of](consist-in-consist-of) - [contend with](contend-with) - [contrast with](contrast-with) - [converge on](converge-on) - [conversant with](conversant-with) - [correlate with](correlate-with) - [correspond to, correspond with](correspond-to-correspond-with) - [culminate in](culminate-in) - [defend against, defend from](defend-against-defend-from) - [forbid (someone) to](forbid-someone-to) - [in contrast to](in-contrast-to) - [initiative (on one’s own)](initiative-on-ones-own) - [in the circumstances, under the circumstances](in-the-circumstances-under-the-circumstances) - [labour under](labour-under) - [lodge a complaint](lodge-a-complaint) - [made from, made of, made with](made-from-made-of-made-with) - [moment’s notice (at a)](moments-notice-at-a) - [opposition (in opposition)](opposition-in) - [persist in](persist-in) - [perspective (from the)](perspective-from-the) - [prefer one to the other](prefer-one-to-the-other) - [proceed against, proceed to, proceed with](proceed-against-proceed-to-proceed-with) - [prohibit from](prohibit-from) - [provide against, provide for, provide with](provide-against-provide-for-provide-with) - [pursuance (in)](pursuance-in) - [reconcile to, reconcile with](reconcile-to-reconcile-with) - [reduction in](reduction-in) - [regard for](regard-for) - [register with](register-with) - [relieve of](relieve-of) - [remand (on), remand in custody](remand-on-remand-in-custody) - [replace with, replaced by](replace-with-replaced-by) - [report for, report on/upon, report to](report-for-report-on-upon-report-to) - [reproach for, reproach with](reproach-for-reproach-with) - [research in, research into](research-in-research-into) - [responsibility of, responsibility for](responsibility-of-responsibility-for) - [responsible for, responsible to](responsible-for-responsible-to) - [result from, result in](result-from-result-in) - [result of](result-of) - [revolve around](revolve-around) - [right of](right-of) - [satisfaction in, satisfaction of](satisfaction-in-satisfaction-of) - [secure against, secure from, secure in](secure-against-secure-from-secure-in) - [substitute for](substitute-for) - [suggest that](suggest-that) - [take account of, take into account](take-account-of-take-into-account) - [take exception to](take-exception-to) - [tamper with](tamper-with) - [tend to, tend towards](tend-to-tend-towards) - [view of (in)](view-of-in) - [wary of](wary-of) - [withhold from](withhold-from) |
| 12.03 Words commonly misused or confused | - [accuracy, precision](accuracy-precision) - [alternate(ly), alternative(ly)](alternately-alternatively) - [by (a specified time)](by-a-specified-time) - [characteristic, distinctive, typical](characteristic-distinctive-typical) - [cite, quote](cite-quote) - [classic, classical](classic-classical) - [common, mutual](common-mutual) - [compare, contrast](compare-contrast) - [comprise, compose, constitute](comprise-compose-constitute) - [include, comprise](include-comprise) - [concern, concerned](concern-concerned) - [council, councillor, counsel, counsellor](council-councillor-counsel-counsellor) - [fewer, less, lesser](fewer-less-lesser) - [least, less](least-less) - [e.g., i.e.](eg-ie) - [inside of, outside of, off of](inside-of-outside-of-off-of) - [kind of, kinds of, kinda, sort of, sorts of](kind-of-kinds-of-kinda-sort-of-sorts-of) - [militate, mitigate](militate-mitigate) - [need, needs](need-needs) - [non-, un-](non-un-) - [one of those who](one-of-those-who) - [preceding, previous, prior](preceding-previous-prior) - [procedure, process](procedure-process) - [proportional(y), proportionate(ly)](proportionaly-proportionately) - [raise, rise](raise-rise) - [reason is because](reason-is-because) - [relation, relationship](relation-relationship) - [requisition](requisition) - [reserve, reservation](reserve-reservation) - [responsible](responsible) - [subject to, subjected to](subject-to-subjected-to) - [tendency, trend](tendency-trend) - [till, until](till-until) - [try and, try to](try-and-try-to) - [where … at](where-at) - [would](would) |

### Plain language

Location of content from the “Plain language” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 13 Plain language | See the pages corresponding to sections 13.01 to 13.07. |
| 13.01 Introduction | [clear communication: overview of the writing process and techniques](clear-communication-overview-of-the-writing-process-and-techniques) |
| 13.02 Focussing on the reader | [clear communication: responsibilities of writers, editors and decision makers](clear-communication-responsibilities-of-writers-editors-and-decision-makers) |
| 13.03 Text organization | [clear communication: coherence](clear-communication-coherence) |
| 13.04 Vocabulary | - [clear communication: use clear words and expressions](clear-communication-use-clear-words-and-expressions) - [clear communication: reduce redundancy](clear-communication-reduce-redundancy) - [clear communication: turn nouns into verbs](clear-communication-turn-nouns-into-verbs) |
| 13.05 Sentences | - [clear communication: simplify your sentences](clear-communication-simplify-your-sentences) - [clear communication: use the active voice](clear-communication-use-the-active-voice) - [clear communication: choose positive over negative phrasing](clear-communication-choose-positive-over-negative-phrasing) |
| 13.06 Layout and design | [section entitled Layout, design and format in the article “clear communication: overview of the writing process and techniques”](clear-communication-overview-of-the-writing-process-and-techniques#Layout) |
| 13.07 Testing | [section entitled Step 4: Reread, edit, revise, evaluate in the article “clear communication: overview of the writing process and techniques”](clear-communication-overview-of-the-writing-process-and-techniques#step4) |

### Elimination of stereotyping in written communications

Location of content from the “Elimination of stereotyping in written communications” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 14 Elimination of stereotyping in written communications | See the pages corresponding to sections 14.01 to 14.15. |
| 14.01 Introduction | stereotyping: introduction   (This content is currently being updated and has been removed temporarily.) |
| 14.02 Elimination of sexual stereotyping: Correspondence, names and forms of address | stereotyping: eliminating sexual stereotyping in correspondence   (This content is currently being updated and has been removed temporarily.) |
| 14.03 Parallel treatment | stereotyping: parallel treatment   (This content is currently being updated and has been removed temporarily.) |
| 14.04 Pronouns | - [Gender-inclusive writing: Omit the pronoun](gender-inclusive-writing-omit-the-pronoun) - [Gender-inclusive writing: Repeat the noun](gender-inclusive-writing-repeat-the-noun) - [Gender-inclusive writing: Pluralize the noun](gender-inclusive-writing-pluralize-the-noun) - [Gender-inclusive writing: Use the pronoun “one”](gender-inclusive-writing-use-the-pronoun-one) - [Gender-inclusive writing: Address the reader directly](gender-inclusive-writing-address-the-reader-directly) - [Gender-inclusive writing: Use sentence fragments](gender-inclusive-writing-use-sentence-fragments) |
| 14.05 Personification | stereotyping: personification   (This content is currently being updated and has been removed temporarily.) |
| 14.06 Titles of occupations | stereotyping: job titles   (This content is currently being updated and has been removed temporarily.) |
| 14.07 Man, lady, girl, woman | stereotyping: man; lady; girl; woman   (This content is currently being updated and has been removed temporarily.) |
| 14.08 Elimination of sexual stereotyping: Full range of human characteristics and situations | stereotyping: depiction of women   (This content is currently being updated and has been removed temporarily.) |
| 14.09 Elimination of racial and ethnic stereotyping: Ethnic clichés | section entitled Ethnic clichés in the article “stereotyping: racial and ethnic”   (This content is currently being updated and has been removed temporarily.) |
| 14.10 Gratuitous modifiers | section entitled Gratuitous modifiers in the article “stereotyping: racial and ethnic”   (This content is currently being updated and has been removed temporarily.) |
| 14.11 Connotative modifiers | section entitled Connotative modifiers in the article “stereotyping: racial and ethnic”   (This content is currently being updated and has been removed temporarily.) |
| 14.12 Elimination of racial and ethnic stereotyping: Identification of groups | section entitled Identification of groups in the article “stereotyping: racial and ethnic”   (This content is currently being updated and has been removed temporarily.) |
| 14.13 Fair and representative depiction of people with disabilities: Full range of human characteristics and situations | section entitled Full range of human characteristics and situations in the article “stereotyping: depiction of people with disabilities”   (This content is currently being updated and has been removed temporarily.) |
| 14.14 Fair and representative depiction of people with disabilities: Identification of groups | section entitled Identification of groups in the article “stereotyping: depiction of people with disabilities”   (This content is currently being updated and has been removed temporarily.) |
| 14.15 Neutral word descriptions | section entitled Neutral word descriptions in the article “stereotyping: depiction of people with disabilities”   (This content is currently being updated and has been removed temporarily.) |

### Geographical names

Location of content from the “Geographical names” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 15 Geographical names | See the pages corresponding to sections 15.01 to 15.16. |
| 15.01 Introduction | [geographical names: Treasury Board policy](geographical-names-treasury-board-policy) |
| 15.02 Background | [geographical names: Treasury Board policy](geographical-names-treasury-board-policy) |
| 15.03 Official geographical names | [geographical names: types and composition](geographical-names-types-and-composition) |
| 15.04 Names of inhabited places | [geographical names: types and composition](geographical-names-types-and-composition) |
| 15.05 Names of geographical features | [geographical names: types and composition](geographical-names-types-and-composition) |
| 15.06 Generic and specific | [geographical names: types and composition](geographical-names-types-and-composition) |
| 15.07 Reinstatement of official English toponyms | [geographical names: translation](geographical-names-translation) |
| 15.08 Translation of the generic | [geographical names: translation](geographical-names-translation) |
| 15.09 Non-translation of the specific | [geographical names: translation](geographical-names-translation) |
| 15.10 Adjectives and points of the compass | [geographical names: translation](geographical-names-translation) |
| 15.11 Scientific and geological names | [geographical names: scientific and geological names](geographical-names-scientific-and-geological-names) |
| 15.12 Names of national parks | [geographical names: national parks](geographical-names-national-parks) |
| 15.13 Names of undersea features | [geographical names: undersea features](geographical-names-undersea-features) |
| 15.14 Names of Indian reserves | [geographical names: Indian reserves](geographical-names-indian-reserves) |
| 15.15 Alternate names and provincial translations | [geographical names: translation](geographical-names-translation) |
| 15.16 Names of pan-Canadian significance | [geographical names: translation](geographical-names-translation) |

### Revision and proofreading

Location of content from the “Revision and proofreading” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 16 Revision and proofreading | See the pages corresponding to sections 16.01 to 16.08. |
| 16.01 Introduction | [revision: introduction](revision-introduction) |
| 16.02 Extent of revision | [revision: extent of revision](revision-extent-of-revision) |
| 16.03 Preparation | [revision: preparation](revision-preparation) |
| 16.04 Timing | [revision: timing](revision-timing) |
| 16.05 Sequence | - [revision: content check](revision-content-check) - revision: elimination of stereotyping       (This content is currently being updated and has been removed temporarily.) - [revision: format](revision-format) - [revision: names and addresses](revision-names-and-addresses) - [revision: reference notes](revision-reference-notes) - revision: sequence of steps       (This content is currently being updated and has been removed temporarily.) - [revision: grammar and mechanics](revision-grammar-and-mechanics) - [revision: style and usage](revision-style-and-usage) |
| 16.06 Interrevision | [revision: interrevision](revision-interrevision) |
| 16.07 Proofreader’s marks | This content was not included in Writing Tips Plus. |
| 16.08 Revision checklist | [revision checklist ](revision-checklist-backup) |

### French typographical rules

Location of content from the “French typographical rules” section of The Canadian Style in Writing Tips Plus
| Section of The Canadian Style | Corresponding page in Writing Tips Plus |
|---|---|
| 17 French typographical rules | See the pages corresponding to sections 17.01 to 17.07. |
| 17.01 French typographical rules: Introduction | This content was not included in Writing Tips Plus. |
| 17.02 French typographical rules: Acronyms, initialisms and abbreviations | [French typography: abbreviations](french-typography-abbreviations) |
| 17.03 French typographical rules: Word division | [French typography: word division](french-typography-word-division) |
| 17.04 French typographical rules: Capitalization | [French typography: capitalization](french-typography-capitalization) |
| 17.05 French typographical rules: Numerical expressions | [French typography: numerical expressions](french-typography-numerical-expressions) |
| 17.06 French typographical rules: Italics | [French typography: italics](french-typography-italics) |
| 17.07 French typographical rules: Punctuation | [section entitled Spacing in French in the article “spacing”](spacing#spacing-french) |

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