Editorial Style at IU
Find the right editorial guide for your communication needs
University Communications and Marketing maintains these style guides for use by the IU community: the Editorial Style Guide, the Spelling and Capitalization Guide, and the IU Website Style Guide.
Editorial Style Guide
This is the resource we have provided for years. It covers all elements of usage, from spelling, capitalization, and punctuation to the official names of IU campuses and how to style content related to courses.
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Spelling and Capitalization Guide
Just have a quick spelling question? The Spelling and Capitalization Guide is here to help. Consider it your cheat sheet for the most basic of style questions.
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IU Website Style Guide
Writing for IU websites requires a different approach than print (or even other digital) projects. This guide includes best writing practices, as well as a quick overview of our standards for numbers, lists, and capitalization in the web environment.