Naming Conventions and Standards Filenames (as indicated in the AIS Web Style Guide): lowercase .html extension Underscores between words; for example, "web_standards" or "request_for_service". Names are to be short and to the point; for example, "PC_Replacement_Program_Policy_and_Guidelines.doc" changed to "pc_replacement.doc" Avoid redundant terms; for example, "ais_standards_and_guidelines" changed to "standards_and_guidelines.html". In this case, ais is redundant because the files reside within the AIS site. PowerPoint Presentations: No PowerPoint presentations unless information isn't readily available on the AIS Web site. Those PowerPoints used must be reviewed by the editor prior to releasing.  Word, PDF and other non-HTML files: HTML format is preferred If a document is subject to frequent adjustments or will be printed by users, Word format is suggested for its ease of use and printability Use Documentation Download page (template provided) to build a consolidated environment for related documentation Labels: Initial caps Short and to the point Aid page scanning and legibility Use subheads to break up long text passages If used, horizontal rules must be placed above subheads Use matching typography for headlines, subheads and pull-quotes Examples of labeling standards throughout the AIS Web site: Headline for systems help page: AIMS Help Headline for systems access page: AIMS Access Headline for systems connecting page:  Logon to AIMS -or- Connecting to AIMS Headline for listserv pages: Data Warehouse Listserv Headline for user group pages: eCommerce User Group Headline for changing password pages: Changing Your Data Warehouse Password Headline for section contact page: eCommerce Contact Information Headline for section pages: full name followed by acronym, i.e. Integrated Business Information Systems (IBIS) Referring to a system or service in Text area for section pages: use acronym in leading sentence.

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