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

July 10, 2019

Federal Plain Language Report Card Planning

David Lipscomb from the Center for Plain Language will discuss the documents they’ll review and the criteria they’ll use for grading in the upcoming Federal Plain Language Report Card. This meeting is also a chance for interested feds to ask questions and offer feedback on how to make the annual report card process more helpful in the coming years.

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About us

The Plain Language Action and Information Network (PLAIN) is a community of federal employees dedicated to the idea that citizens deserve clear communications 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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