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'''Avoid using “he or she":''' As much as possible, avoid using “he or she” and “his or hers" (for example, “He or she can use the index to find his or her ancestor’s record quickly”). Do not use the plural pronoun “they” to replace “he or she.”  
'''Avoid using “he or she":''' As much as possible, avoid using “he or she” and “his or hers" (for example, “He or she can use the index to find his or her ancestor’s record quickly”). Do not use the plural pronoun “they” to replace “he or she.”  


'''Avoid “we” and “I”:''' Contributors should not use “we” or “I” to refer to themselves and others in a Wiki article.
'''Avoid using “we” and “I”:''' Contributors should not use “we” or “I” to refer to themselves and others in a Wiki article.
 
'''Avoid using “you”:''' Contributors should not use “you” in a Wiki article when giving instructions and processes. Instead use professional, imperative sentences with no subject and an implied second person. [https://www.grammarly.com/blog/imperative-sentences/ ''More information''].


== Naming  ==
== Naming  ==
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