Re: app vs. application

[Julie Stickler <jstickler -at- gmail -dot- com>]

Microsoft Manual of Style 4th totally punts on making a ruling and suggests
you consult your local style sheet.  So you're probably just going to have
to make up your mind whether to use the term or not.

p. 246 in the print edition
"'App' is an abbreviation for 'application' in some Microsoft products and
services.  For example, you may use 'app' to refer to cloud applications or
programs downloaded to phones. Consult your project style sheet for
guidance on using this term in your content.

International considerations:
Using the abbreviation 'app' does not save space when content is localized.
In many languages, the full term is translated because an abbreviation is
not available."


On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 12:32 PM, David Renn <daverenn08 -at- gmail -dot- com> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Does anyone have any advice as to using app vs. application when referring
> to mobile apps in technical documentation?
>
> Actually spelling out application when referring to a mobile app is a bit
> cumbersome, but is the use of app less formal and trendy? I'm not quite
> sure how fully accepted app is as its own term yet. Also, do you think app
> may pose any issues for localization?
>
> Thanks for your insight,
>
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