Calendar Style Guide
Calendar events should be considered like any other content on the University's website, adhering to the same standards for quality and style. These notes are a few style rules to keep in mind when creating events.
| Style | Rule | Do This | Don't Do This |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times | Show the hour, a space, and the meridian in lower case with periods. Show minutes only when necessary. | 2 p.m. | 2:00 PM, 2PM, 2:00 |
| Titles | Use title case, capitalizing the first letter of each important word. | A Very Special Event in Moscow | A VERY SPECIAL EVENT IN MOSCOW!
A Very Special Event In Moscow |
| Abbreviations for Months | When necessary, abbreviate months to three letters except for March, April, May, June and July. | Oct. 20, 2012 |
Oct 20, 2012 October 20, 2012 |