Manual of Style Governing Composition and Proof Reading in the Government Printing Office

"Manual of Style Governing Composition and Proof Reading in the Government Printing Office" by United States. Government Printing Office, is a guide from the 1800's that sets down rules for writing in the Government Printing Office. It teaches how to use correct capitalization, abbreviations, and how to format documents. Its goal is to provide clear and helpful instructions. The manual begins by explaining how the importance of the rules help the government save time, money, and confusion. The book's introduction tells authors how to write their manuscripts in a detailed way. It gives practical tips for authors and printing staff to help them create great documents. It also mentions the topics that it will cover, such as spelling, place names, and how to set up different government documents. This shows that the manual tries to bring a consistent style to all government communications.