Use of language.

[Jan Morén]

tis 2004-10-26 klockan 22:35 -0300 skrev Bruno Garcia:
> When translating/writing documentation, should we use formal language
> (where applicable)?
> 
> I mean,  should we use third person singular?

Look at how your language is translated in Gnome; you should probably
keep to the same tone and terminology to make the desktop consistent.

Also check if your langauage translation team in Gnome have a webpage
with resources such as word lists and helpful tips - many teams do.


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