Web Style Guide
Last updated on August 13, 2026The Web Style Guide is for anyone who writes, edits or approves digital content for the B.C. government. This includes both public servants and contractors.
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.
Change log
Stay up to date on the latest changes to our guidelines.
Web Content Standards
Learn about the standards we use to create and maintain our web content.
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.
Writing in French
This guide covers formatting and grammar rules specific to French. For all other formatting guidance, use the Web Style Guide.
SEO: design for search engines
Help search engines categorize your content so people end up on the right page faster.
​Visual Design Guide
Use this guide when including graphics and videos. It includes information on corporate branding, typography and copyrights.
Intranet Style Guide
Learn about the standards and functionality that differ when working on an intranet.
To better understand who to apply the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines use the Simplified Guide to WCAG (external link).
If you have questions or feedback about B.C. government web quality and standards to, contact: WebStandards@gov.bc.ca