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I agree. We strive to follow this style: To "X", do "Y". Tell them what they're going to do, then tell them how they're going to do it.
Duane Green
Technical Publications Manager
Heartland Payment Systems
P: 972.295.8675 M: 214.679.1636
6860 Dallas Parkway
Plano, TX 75024
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From: techwr-l-bounces+duane -dot- green=e-hps -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com [mailto:techwr-l-bounces+duane -dot- green=e-hps -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com] On Behalf Of Lynne Wright
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 9:58 AM
To: M -dot- Vina-Baltsas -at- mindray -dot- com; techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
Subject: RE: Taking active vs. passive voice too far
I'd use:
List Trends
To access List Trends, click the History button in the Main Screen.
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From: techwr-l-bounces+lynne -dot- wright=tiburoninc -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com [mailto:techwr-l-bounces+lynne -dot- wright=tiburoninc -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com] On Behalf Of M -dot- Vina-Baltsas -at- mindray -dot- com
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 10:45 AM
To: techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
Subject: Taking active vs. passive voice too far
I'm working with a manual that was primarily written in the passive voice.
I'm struggling with how far I should go with my edits. No, there is no style guide, and as a result, there are many inconsistencies throughout the manual. Please see the examples below and tell me if you think I'm going too far with active vs. passive voice.
Topic heading:
List Trends
List Trends can be accessed by selecting the History button from the Main Screen.
or
Topic heading:
List Trends
Access List Trends by selecting the History button from the Main Screen.
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