Per the JHA Style Guide for Technical Communication and Training, avoid abbreviating words and phrases. Spell out the word instead. Here are some examples:
| Incorrect | Correct |
| seq. no, seq # | sequence number |
| misc | miscellaneous |
| parm | parameter |
| maint | maintenance |
| tran code | transaction code |
| CU | credit union |
| DB | database |
When you use an abbreviation, spell out the first instance in each topic.
Incorrect:
Your CU can customize the ELA.
Correct:
Your credit union can customize the Enhanced Loan Application (ELA).
Jackie Solano | Technical Editor | Symitar®
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