From 468447e0e88d5fee0aa5f5b3d461e7be30f2462a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Glenn Morris Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2007 07:56:45 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] (Documentation Tips): Recommend against `iff'. --- lispref/tips.texi | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/lispref/tips.texi b/lispref/tips.texi index de590c4cf9d..f3070f4659b 100644 --- a/lispref/tips.texi +++ b/lispref/tips.texi @@ -844,6 +844,12 @@ Avoid using the word ``cause'' (or its equivalents) unnecessarily. Instead of, ``Cause Emacs to display text in boldface,'' write just ``Display text in boldface.'' +@item +Avoid using ``iff'' (a mathematics term meaning ``if and only if''), +since many people are unfamiliar with it and mistake it for a typo. In +most cases, the meaning is clear with just ``if''. Otherwise, try to +find an alternate phrasing that conveys the meaning. + @item When a command is meaningful only in a certain mode or situation, do mention that in the documentation string. For example, -- 2.30.2