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

December 12, 2018

December PLAIN Meeting and Holiday Gathering

Join us for a mostly in-person meeting on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, ET. We’ll discuss the Clarity 2018 conference in Montreal and plan out our plain language meetings for 2019. We realize not everyone can join us in person, but we’ll arrange a Zoom video conference so you can see and hear us.

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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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