Style and writing guide
Recent updates
27 March 2025
- new entry for team names, use lower case
- updated entry for job titles, use upper case if the role's held by one person
- updated entry for fonts, use size 18 for heading components and size 12 for other text
Use the Social Security Scotland style guide as your first point of reference.
To find what you need, you can:
- use the A-Z to for an alphabetised list of all the entries
- choose a section and browse the entries
- choose a section and search for something specific by using Ctrl+f (PC) or ⌘+f (Mac)
If you cannot find the entry you’re looking for, check the GOV.UK style guide.
This is a guide, not a set of rules. However, the advice in this guide is based on evidence and content design expertise. You should read the advice and use your own judgement.
Request an addition to the style guide
If you cannot find the entry you’re looking for in this style guide or the GOV.UK guide, you can request an addition to the style guide.
To request a change:
- fill in the style guide request form
- if you cannot access the form, email: contentdesign@socialsecurity.gov.scot
Include examples of what you're trying to do and any relevant evidence.