Web Style Guide
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The Web Style Guide is for anyone who writes, edits or approves digital content for the B.C. government.
These guidelines will help you plan, design and improve web content. They're part of the Web Content Standards that ensure our information and services are clear and easy to use.
Writing for the web
Follow this guide to format and edit web content. It includes guidance on grammar, tone and spelling.
Writing Guide for Indigenous Content
Write content that respects the cultural integrity of Indigenous Peoples.
Plain language course
Take this self-directed course to improve your plain language skills.
Visual Design Guide
Use this guide when including graphics and videos. It includes information on corporate branding, typography and copyrights.
Web Content Standards
Learn about the standards we use to create and maintain our web content.
Feedback on the guides
Send us your questions or feedback by emailing: WebStandards@gov.bc.ca