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We are currently revising content on plainlanguage.gov, including the federal guidelines, training materials, and other online resources. We’ve temporarily paused accepting training requests until after this update is complete. We hope to resume training later in the fall 2023.

Plain language makes it easier for the public to read, understand, and use government communications.

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Law and requirements

Learn about the Plain Writing Act, policy memos, and executive orders that require agencies to use plain language.

Plain language guidelines

Official writing guidelines for understanding your audience, being clear and concise, and testing your content.

Training

Request in-person training for your federal agency, or use our videos and materials to create your own class.

Examples

See plain language in action in a variety of regulations, legal documents, handbooks, and publications.

Upcoming events

August 24, 2022

2022 Federal Plain Language Summit

On August 24, 2022, our summit brought together federal employees to highlight plain language successes in many federal agencies at all stages of the communications journey. Experience the slides and some recordings from some of our speakers. Speakers addressed debunking myths, meeting varying audience’s needs, managing the review process and stakeholders, and supporting plain language editors.

About us

The Plain Language Action and Information Network (PLAIN) is a community of federal employees dedicated to the idea that citizens deserve clear communication from government. We believe that using plain language saves federal agencies time and money and provides better service to the American public.

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