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updated: 2026-04-29
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### Internal communications

In internal Slack, emails, or presentations, abbreviations may be used for brevity once the full name has been established in context. However, defaulting to full names is still preferred.
In internal Slack, emails, or presentations, abbreviations may be used for brevity once the full name has been established in context, alongside the abbreviation you will be using in parentheses. However, defaulting to full names is still preferred.

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When referring to Stack Overflow, use “we”. However, try to avoid inserting Stack Overflow into the content as much as possible.

Use “their” as a singular, gender-neutral pronoun when the gender of the subject is unknown or unimportant. Avoid using gendered terms.
Use “their” as a singular, gender-neutral pronoun when the gender of the subject is unknown or unimportant. Avoid using gendered terms (unless you’re certain someone wants to be addressed with them).

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