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This '''Simplified Manual of Style''' is an overview of commonly used style guidelines taken from the [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style]] and its subpages (together called the '''MoS'''). When a MoS guideline offers a choice of style, use only one alternative consistently throughout an article, and do not unreasonably alter a choice that has already been made. The MoS has too many suggestions to memorize, or even to consult regularly, but because they are based on consensual discussion, they often settle time-wasting arguments. Wikipedia has [[Wikipedia:Policies and guidelines|no firm rules]], but these suggestions help create consistent articles. For a descriptive directory of the pages which make up the Manual of Style, see [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Contents]].

==Capital letters==

{{shortcut|SMOS:CAP}}

Use [[sentence case]] for article titles and section headings{{spaced ndash}}{{xt|Tips and pointers}}, not {{!xt|Tips and Pointers}}. {{Manual of Style/More|#Article titles}}

Capitalize names of scriptures like {{xt|Bible}} and {{xt|Qur'an}}, but not {{xt|biblical}}. Always capitalize {{xt|God}} when it refers to a primary or only deity, but not pronouns that refer to deities: {{xt|he}} not {{!xt|He}}. {{Manual of Style/More|#Religions, deities, philosophies, doctrines}}

Avoid capitalizing names of plants and animals. Among the exceptions are scientific names ({{xt|''Felis catus''}}) and [[proper noun]]s occurring as part of a name. {{Manual of Style/More|#People, animals, plants, and other organisms}}

The seasons ({{xt|summer}}, {{xt|winter}}, {{xt|spring}}, and {{xt|fall}}/{{xt|autumn}}) and the compass points ({{xt|north}}, {{xt|southwest}}) are not to be capitalized. {{Manual of Style/More|#Calendar items}} {{Manual of Style/More|#Compass points}}

==Abbreviations==