Commit 98532ce5 authored by Nick Gaskill's avatar Nick Gaskill

Merge branch 'selhorn-moved-mrs' into 'master'

Docs: Moved merge requests to word list

See merge request gitlab-org/gitlab!64447
parents 0d60e5d0 d5a22340
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To maintain consistency through GitLab documentation, use these styles and terms.
### Merge requests (MRs)
Merge requests allow you to exchange changes you made to source code and
collaborate with other people on the same project.
- Use lowercase _merge requests_ regardless of whether referring to the feature
or individual merge requests.
As noted in the GitLab [Writing Style Guidelines](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/communication/#writing-style-guidelines),
if you use the _MR_ acronym, expand it at least once per document page.
Typically, the first use would be phrased as _merge request (MR)_ with subsequent
instances being _MR_.
Examples:
- "We prefer GitLab merge requests".
- "Open a merge request to fix a broken link".
- "After you open a merge request (MR), submit your MR for review and approval".
### Describe UI elements
Follow these styles when you're describing user interface elements in an
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......@@ -123,6 +123,10 @@ Do not use. Options are **primary** or **main**. ([Vale](../testing.md#vale) rul
Do not use first-person singular. Use **you**, **we**, or **us** instead. ([Vale](../testing.md#vale) rule: [`FirstPerson.yml`](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/blob/master/doc/.vale/gitlab/FirstPerson.yml))
## merge requests
Lowercase. If you use **MR** as the acronym, spell it out on first use.
## Owner
When writing about the Owner role, use a capital "O." Do not use the phrase, "if you are an owner"
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