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Word list — C

Verdict: restricted

Use only as a noun for the deployment pattern, such as a canary release. Don’t use canary as a verb.

Verdict: avoid

Use mobile phone or mobile device instead.

  • Alternatives: cellphone
  • Replacements: mobile phone, mobile device

Verdict: style

Use chatbot for a conversational interface.

  • Alternatives: chat bot

Verdict: restricted

Use select instead of check for turning an option on. For example, select the checkbox.

  • Replacements: select

Verdict: style

Use checkbox as one word.

  • Alternatives: check box

Verdict: avoid

Use subfolder instead.

  • Replacements: subfolder

Verdict: acceptable

Use clear for removing a mark from a checkbox or the contents of a field.

Verdict: style

Use click for mouse actions. Don’t mix it with press or tap for the same gesture.

Verdict: restricted

Drop the modifier unless you are contrasting client-side and server-side behavior.

  • Alternatives: client side
  • Replacements: client

Verdict: style

Write it as client/server.

Verdict: style

Use command line as a noun for the interface, and command-line as a modifier.

  • Alternatives: command-line

Verdict: restricted

Use only for clipboard tasks: copy and paste (verb), copy-and-paste (adjective). Don’t use paste for tasks where the user can enter text with different actions, such as typing.

  • Alternatives: copy-and-paste