On-Screen Text Rules (Periods, Capitalization)

Defines text formatting standards for on-screen content, including period usage, title capitalization rules, and client-specific preferences.

Period Usage

• General rule: Avoid periods in on-screen text unless:
  • The text is a multi-sentence paragraph
• Exception:
  • On-screen instructions (e.g., “Click each tile.”, “Select a category.”) always end with a period

Title Capitalization

• Rule:
  • Capitalize only the first word and proper nouns
  • Example:
    • Correct: “Understanding cognitive biases”
    • Incorrect: “Understanding Cognitive Biases”

Grant Thornton Capitalization Preferences

• Uncapitalized terms:
  • entity
  • environment
  • sustainability
  • assurance
  • engagement
• QA responsibility: Flag inconsistencies even if developers/storyboarders typically handle them

Validation Checklist

• Periods omitted in standalone text elements (non-paragraphs/non-instructions)
• Titles follow first-word-only capitalization
• Grant Thornton terms appear in lowercase where required
• On-screen instructions include closing periods