:-) | happy (a 'smiley') | :-( | unhappy |
:-D | laughing | :-|| | angry |
;-) | winking; just kidding | :-V | shouting |
:-* | kiss | |-O | yawning |
:-o | surprised | :-Q | I don't understand |
:-( | frowning | :-& | tongue-tied |
:-c | very unhappy | :-X | my lips are sealed |
X= | fngers crossed | :-P | sticking one's tongue out |
:'-( | crying | :-/ | sceptical |
:-| | bored, indifferent | :-Y | aside comment |
• Keep Sentences Short.
• Use words your readers are likely to understand.
• Use only as many words as you really need.
• Prefer the active voice.
• Use the clearest, liveliest verb to express your thoughts.
• Use Vertical Lists to make complex materil understandable.
• Keep Electronic Text Communication simple.
• Put your points positively when you can.
• Reduce cross-references to the minimum.
• Try to avoid sexist usage.
• Avoidable English Errors are so many.
• Avoid fusty first sentences and formula finishes.
• Put accurate punctuation at the heart of your writing.
• Avoid being enslaved by seven writing myths.
• Plan Before You Write.
• Organize your material in a simple way.
• Consider different ways of setting out your information.
• Devote special effort to producing lucid instructions.
• Use clear layout to present your plain words.