Claude Code Writing Clearly and Concisely for Actionable UI Copy
Use active language and concrete details to revise messages, explanations, and documentation. Preserve the facts, then cut words that do not help the reader act.
中文Install in Claude Code
Use Claude Code with the full pinned directory. A common writing reference is `elements-of-style/03-elementary-principles-of-composition.md`.
- Get the complete `cli-tool/components/skills/enterprise-communication/writing-clearly-and-concisely` directory from the pinned GitHub checkout.
- Copy it under the target project's `.claude/skills/`. Confirm `.claude/skills/writing-clearly-and-concisely/SKILL.md`, open Claude Code at the project root, and call `/writing-clearly-and-concisely`.
Example task
Rewrite a fictional error that says document processing cannot continue due to an unforeseen issue. The confirmed cause is a file over 5 MB. Smaller PDFs are accepted.What to check
Expect a short message giving the 5 MB limit and directing the reader to choose a smaller PDF. The copy should preserve the accepted format and the observed cause.
Original SKILL.md on GitHub · Updated
Frequently asked question
How do I shorten UI copy without losing a requirement?
List fixed conditions and actions before editing. Compare the result against the original for numbers, accepted inputs, and the next available action.