Word list — F
Verdict: style
Use lowercase true and false when referring to Boolean values conceptually. When referring to Boolean literals in code, use code formatting and match the programming language’s spelling and capitalization.
Far East
Section titled “Far East”Verdict: avoid
Use Asia, East Asia, or a more specific region name instead.
Verdict: avoid
Don’t use fat as a technical modifier. Replace it with the specific characteristic intended, such as high-bandwidth, high-capacity, or full-featured.
- Replacements: high-capacity network connection, full-featured client
female adapter
Section titled “female adapter”Verdict: avoid
Use socket for the receiving connector.
- Replacements: socket
Verdict: restricted
When referring to a UI control for text input, use text box instead of field. When describing a programming language that includes properties, use field for a member that directly stores a value, and property for a member whose value is retrieved or assigned through a getter, setter, or equivalent mechanism.
- Replacements: text box
file system
Section titled “file system”Verdict: style
Use file system.
- Alternatives: file-system
filename
Section titled “filename”Verdict: style
Use filename.
- Alternatives: file name
friendly name
Section titled “friendly name”Verdict: avoid
Use display name for the label shown to the reader.
- Replacements: display name