Keep it short and simple

Keep it short and simple

Some words and phrases just complicate the language without adding value. Don’t use a complex style because you think it has more authority and meaning. Look out for these simple swaps to improve your writing

Simplify functional phrases for precision
Avoid complex phrases for readability
Trim the process detail for efficiency
Enjoy the benefits

Plain language makes your documents more effective and persuasive. Use our simple swaps and take a look at the before-and-after example below to see what a difference plain language makes! 

Before: The company may require an audit of the business comprising an examination of such business records as necessary to ascertain financial results for the period in question.

After: We might need to audit your business records to confirm the financial results for the period.

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