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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

September 21, 2021

Federal Plain Language Summit

See slides from our summit that highlighted members’ experiences and successes in plain language: their projects, their efforts, their edits.

2021 Plain Language Summit materials »

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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