The following is a list of the web editor's pet peeves. It is intended to make writers think more about simple use of English, and for editors to cut jargon where possible and avoid overusing clichés. We encourage you to avoid these words, except in direct quotes.

Please note that this list does not apply to official documents, which often use a more formal language, or texts for a scientific audience.

Access (as a verb)

And/or (Logic gates do not belong in prose)