diff --git a/help/bots-overview.md b/help/bots-overview.md index ae8451a64b..9384bbd449 100644 --- a/help/bots-overview.md +++ b/help/bots-overview.md @@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ A few more details: * **Generic**: A generic bot is like a normal Zulip user account that cannot log in via a browser. Note that if you truly want to - impersonate yourself (e.g. write messages that come from your Zulip + impersonate yourself (e.g., write messages that come from your Zulip account), you'll need to use your **personal API key**. * **Outgoing webhook**: The bot can read direct messages where the bot is a diff --git a/help/change-the-time-format.md b/help/change-the-time-format.md index 069644d5d0..ee0407386b 100644 --- a/help/change-the-time-format.md +++ b/help/change-the-time-format.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # Change the time format Based on your preference, Zulip can display times either in a 12-hour -format (e.g. 5:00 PM) or a 24-hour format (e.g. 17:00). +format (e.g., 5:00 PM) or a 24-hour format (e.g., 17:00). ### Change the time format diff --git a/help/channel-permissions.md b/help/channel-permissions.md index f75b986573..41ed8133ec 100644 --- a/help/channel-permissions.md +++ b/help/channel-permissions.md @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ administrator can access private channel messages: * Owners and administrators can change the ownership of a bot. If a bot is subscribed to a private channel, then an administrator can get access to that channel by taking control of the bot, though the - access will be limited to what the bot can do. (E.g. incoming + access will be limited to what the bot can do. (e.g., incoming webhook bots cannot read messages.) ## Detailed permissions diff --git a/help/code-blocks.md b/help/code-blocks.md index d0a4fbb268..e0cd248f30 100644 --- a/help/code-blocks.md +++ b/help/code-blocks.md @@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ blocks, which will be used whenever the code block has no tag. When a default language is configured, one can use ````text` to display code -blocks without any syntax highlighting (E.g. to paste an error message). +blocks without any syntax highlighting (e.g., to paste an error message). ## Code playgrounds diff --git a/help/include/customize-organization-settings.md b/help/include/customize-organization-settings.md index 7cff53f022..72aa8378a6 100644 --- a/help/include/customize-organization-settings.md +++ b/help/include/customize-organization-settings.md @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ A few settings to highlight: * If your organization uses code repositories, [set up linkifiers](/help/add-a-custom-linkifier) to make it easy to link to - issues (e.g. just by typing #1234 for issue 1234). + issues (e.g., just by typing #1234 for issue 1234). * [Add custom emoji](/help/custom-emoji), including your organization's logo. diff --git a/help/include/plan-upgrade-steps.md b/help/include/plan-upgrade-steps.md index 1215a7e308..bcaade9e50 100644 --- a/help/include/plan-upgrade-steps.md +++ b/help/include/plan-upgrade-steps.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ 1. *(optional)* **View and update** billing information included on receipts so that they are different from the information entered for - the payment method, e.g. in case you would prefer that the company's + the payment method, e.g., in case you would prefer that the company's name be on receipts instead of the card holder's name. 1. Click the **Purchase** button to complete your purchase. diff --git a/help/include/when-to-start-a-new-topic.md b/help/include/when-to-start-a-new-topic.md index ab6fa9768d..2dc0aa5f3d 100644 --- a/help/include/when-to-start-a-new-topic.md +++ b/help/include/when-to-start-a-new-topic.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ To get the full benefits of Zulip's topic model, when starting a new conversation, you should start a new topic! Starting a topic is like a lighter weight version of giving your email a subject. -Topic names should be brief but specific, e.g.: +Topic names should be brief but specific, e.g.,: * **Good topic names:** "question about topics", "welcome Anna Smith!", "issue #1234" * **Not so good topic names:** "question", "hi", "help", "this topic is about diff --git a/help/keyboard-shortcuts.md b/help/keyboard-shortcuts.md index f6be7174ab..3bcd00f41c 100644 --- a/help/keyboard-shortcuts.md +++ b/help/keyboard-shortcuts.md @@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ Use Enter to engage with elements. * **Delete selected draft**: Backspace -Keyboard navigation (e.g. arrow keys) works as expected. +Keyboard navigation (e.g., arrow keys) works as expected. ## Menus diff --git a/help/message-a-channel-by-email.md b/help/message-a-channel-by-email.md index 37f940c002..e734d0e6ce 100644 --- a/help/message-a-channel-by-email.md +++ b/help/message-a-channel-by-email.md @@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ Zulip message. text (like signatures). With this option enabled, Zulip will include all footers. * **Quoted original email**: In many email clients, when you reply to a message - (e.g. a message notification email), a copy of the original message is + (e.g., a message notification email), a copy of the original message is automatically added to the bottom of your reply. By default, Zulip tries to remove that copied message. With this option enabled, Zulip will include it. diff --git a/help/public-access-option.md b/help/public-access-option.md index 01193a92a8..d6d7bb4aa0 100644 --- a/help/public-access-option.md +++ b/help/public-access-option.md @@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ UI, though they may access it via the Zulip API. * Name * Avatar -* Role (e.g. Administrator) +* Role (e.g., Administrator) * Join date The following additional information is not available in the UI for diff --git a/help/resolve-a-topic.md b/help/resolve-a-topic.md index 33144f51c7..84fa6180bd 100644 --- a/help/resolve-a-topic.md +++ b/help/resolve-a-topic.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ investigation, or notification. Marking a topic as resolved: -* Puts a ✔ at the beginning of the topic name, e.g. `example topic` +* Puts a ✔ at the beginning of the topic name, e.g., `example topic` becomes `✔ example topic`. * Triggers an automated notice from the [notification bot](/help/configure-automated-notices) indicating that diff --git a/help/self-hosted-billing.md b/help/self-hosted-billing.md index ac59eaccaa..4cab319e7c 100644 --- a/help/self-hosted-billing.md +++ b/help/self-hosted-billing.md @@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ An organization is considered to be a new customer if: 1. *(optional)* Update the billing details included on receipts so that they are different from the information entered for the payment method, - e.g. in case you would prefer that the company's name be on receipts + e.g., in case you would prefer that the company's name be on receipts instead of the card holder's name. 1. Click **Start 30-day trial** to start your free trial. diff --git a/help/setting-up-zulip-for-a-class.md b/help/setting-up-zulip-for-a-class.md index ee70e8e3d1..dc979ed3ed 100644 --- a/help/setting-up-zulip-for-a-class.md +++ b/help/setting-up-zulip-for-a-class.md @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ ensure you can always move from our hosting to yours (and back). [back up][back-up-zulip], and [maintain][maintain-zulip] a self-hosted Zulip installation. * Retain full control over your data. If cloud hosting is not an - option due to stringent data and privacy requirements (e.g. in the + option due to stringent data and privacy requirements (e.g., in the European Union), self-hosting is the option for you. * Customize Zulip for all your needs. @@ -82,12 +82,12 @@ There are a few ways to set up Zulip, and different ones may be convenient for y you will probably find it easiest to just add your class to it. Advantages: - Students and staff can use a single Zulip account for all classes. - - You can create department-wide channels, e.g. for announcing talks or other events. + - You can create department-wide channels, e.g., for announcing talks or other events. - You don’t need to set up a separate server if you’re self-hosting Zulip. * You can **set up a separate Zulip organization for each class** you’re teaching. Advantages: - - This makes it simple to manage permissions. e.g. if you want to + - This makes it simple to manage permissions, e.g., if you want to make sure TAs from one class cannot moderate discussion from a different class. - Students can’t see who is in channels for other classes. @@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ There are a few ways to set up Zulip, and different ones may be convenient for y * You can **use a single Zulip organization for several classes** you’re teaching, perhaps re-purposing a Zulip organization from a prior term. Advantages: - - Information from your classes is all in one place, e.g. if you + - Information from your classes is all in one place, e.g., if you want to re-post a response to a question that was also asked last time you taught the class. @@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ A few settings to highlight: * If your class uses code repositories, [set up linkifiers](/help/add-a-custom-linkifier) to make it easy to link to - issues (e.g. just by typing #1234 for issue 1234). + issues (e.g., just by typing #1234 for issue 1234). * [Add custom emoji](/help/custom-emoji) that your class will enjoy. @@ -234,10 +234,10 @@ For most classes, the following channels are recommended: ([administrators and moderators](/help/roles-and-permissions)) are allowed to post. - **#staff (private)**: For discussions among course staff. -- **#general**: For random topics, e.g. students forming study groups. -- A channel for each **lecture** or **unit**, e.g. “Lecture 1: Course +- **#general**: For random topics, e.g., students forming study groups. +- A channel for each **lecture** or **unit**, e.g., “Lecture 1: Course intro” or “Unit 3: Sorting algorithms”. -- A channel for each **section**/**tutorial group** (e.g. “Section 1”) +- A channel for each **section**/**tutorial group** (e.g., “Section 1”) !!! tip "" @@ -251,7 +251,7 @@ A few notes: - Small classes may need just one discussion channel for all lectures. - If you are [using a single Zulip organization][separate-orgs] for more than one class, all channel names should be prefixed with the - name of the class, e.g. “CS101 > Lecture 1: Course intro”. + name of the class, e.g., “CS101 > Lecture 1: Course intro”. [separate-orgs]: /help/setting-up-zulip-for-a-class#do-i-need-a-separate-zulip-organization-for-each-class @@ -292,7 +292,7 @@ to [Getting started with Zulip][getting-started] and the guide to If you create new channels later on, you can add users [by group][create-user-groups] or copy membership from another - channel (e.g. from Lecture 5 to Lecture 6). + channel (e.g., from Lecture 5 to Lecture 6). [create-user-groups]: /help/setting-up-zulip-for-a-class#create-user-groups @@ -329,12 +329,12 @@ product. If you plan to use the same Zulip organization in future terms (either for your own classes or for your department), you will likely want to: -- Rename all channels to indicate the class and term in which they were used, e.g.: +- Rename all channels to indicate the class and term in which they were used, e.g.,: - **#announcements** → **#FA21 - CS101 - announcements** - **#CS101 > Lecture 1: Course intro** → **#FA21 - CS101 > Lecture 1: Course intro** - If you do *not* want students from future classes to see messages - from the prior term (e.g. because you posted homework solutions), + from the prior term (e.g., because you posted homework solutions), [make all the channels from the class private][make-private]. You’ll be able to find and reuse content yourself, and [invite course staff][add-to-channel] to these private channels as needed. diff --git a/help/using-zulip-for-a-class.md b/help/using-zulip-for-a-class.md index 8989df0a16..661625d015 100644 --- a/help/using-zulip-for-a-class.md +++ b/help/using-zulip-for-a-class.md @@ -20,14 +20,14 @@ single place for: [Subscribe to email notifications](/help/channel-notifications) for channels such as **#announcements** to make sure you never miss an important message. -Many classes use a dedicated channel to post general announcements, e.g.: +Many classes use a dedicated channel to post general announcements, e.g.,: * **\#announcements** > **office hours**: My office hours this week will be rescheduled from `Mon, Oct 11 2021, 1:00 PM` to `Thu, Oct 14 2021, 3:30 PM`. Share lecture notes and reading materials with [drag-and-drop file -uploads](/help/share-and-upload-files), e.g.: +uploads](/help/share-and-upload-files), e.g.,: * **\#Unit 3: Sorting algorithms** > **lecture notes**: Here are the notes from today’s lecture. [lecture notes 10/2.pdf]() You can view a recording of the lecture [here](). @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ staff to see which conversations still require their attention. ## Coordination among teaching staff -Use private channels to coordinate among course staff, e.g.: +Use private channels to coordinate among course staff, e.g.,: * **\#staff** > **homework 2 exercise 3b**: How many points should I take off for this? The assignment says clearly to use Python 3 syntax. diff --git a/help/zulip-cloud-billing.md b/help/zulip-cloud-billing.md index b5a792312f..927bf2e73e 100644 --- a/help/zulip-cloud-billing.md +++ b/help/zulip-cloud-billing.md @@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ discount instead. Non-profit educational pricing applies to online purchases with no additional -legal agreements, for use at registered non-profit institutions (e.g. colleges +legal agreements, for use at registered non-profit institutions (e.g., colleges and universities). To arrange discounted pricing for your organization, please [apply for @@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ tool. ## Temporary users and guests -### How will I be charged for temporary users (e.g. limited-time clients)? +### How will I be charged for temporary users (e.g., limited-time clients)? Users [can be deactivated](/help/deactivate-or-reactivate-a-user) any time. Deactivating a user frees up their license for reuse.