AP Stylebook

Here are a few AP Stylebook reminders before the Biden/Harris inauguration

First gentleman is ‘not an official title, always lowercase.’

The Associated Press announced it will not capitalize W in white

The AP wrote that Black people share cultural similarities, but white people do not. Some linguists worry the lowercase W will cause confusion.

Many newsrooms are now capitalizing the B in Black. Here are some of the people who made that happen

It took years of work behind the scenes, both with the Associated Press and despite seemingly sacred style rules.

AP will capitalize the B in Black

‘For all the newsrooms waiting on AP to set the example, there’s no excuse’

AP Stylebook: Now with digital security tips for journalists

Plus, there’s a coronavirus entry in the latest edition

This year’s AP Stylebook updates are nothing to get worked up about. Thank goodness.

For example: Preheat is acceptable ‘to refer to heating an oven to a specific temperature before cooking.’

AP Stylebook tips on the coronavirus

Reporters in several states in the U.S. are now covering COVID-19, the disease caused by…

AP says the percentage sign now OK when used with a numeral (that’s shift+5)

You can now search really old AP Stylebooks and guides online

There’s a warning from 1931 about fake news

AP Stylebook update: Multiple emoji are emoji

The 2018 stylebook includes more than 200 new and updated entries.

AP style change: Two objects don’t have to be in motion before they collide

The Associated Press announced a handful of stylebook changes, additions and some guidance on Friday,…

In the latest AP Stylebook: Singular they, ‘fake news’ and hyphenless Walmart

Fake news has finally made its way into the AP Stylebook. The 2017 edition of…

Holiday style tips (the kind you type, not the kind you wear)

Some early signs of the holidays are agreeably awful, but a favorite, at least here…

Here’s what the AP Stylebook needs to change in its 2016 edition

The AP Stylebook is a fine guide for journalists. For consistency and efficiency, it works.…

AP Style alert: Don’t capitalize internet and web anymore

Associated Press editors announced a new stylebook change Saturday ahead of a session at the…