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@ -136,9 +136,10 @@ command to index them; for instance, use @vindex for variables and
https://www.gnu.org/software/texinfo/manual/texinfo/html_node/Predefined-Indices.html
or run the shell command 'info "(texinfo)Predefined Indices"'.
We prefer American English in doc strings, manuals, messages, and identifiers.
That includes both spelling (e.g., "behavior", not "behaviour") and
the convention of leaving 2 spaces between sentences.
We prefer American English in doc strings, manuals, NEWS entries, text
of messages, and identifier names. That includes both spelling (e.g.,
"behavior", not "behaviour") and the convention of leaving 2 spaces
between sentences.
For more specific tips on Emacs's doc style, see
https://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/manual/html_node/elisp/Documentation-Tips.html