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The technical content style guide covers the style, structure and terms you should use when writing content for technical users on GOV.UK.
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Find the best guidance and tools to meet the accessibility regulations.
This guidance is an introduction to the Open Document Format (ODF) standard and how you can select ODF-compliant solutions.
How to use chatbots and webchat tools to improve your users’ experience of your service.
The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
Guide to licensing requirements and restrictions for trade control and the export of controlled military goods, software and technology.
Guidance on defining intended purpose for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), to help SaMD manufacturers in meeting their statutory obligations.
List of software developers to get help with entry summary declarations (safety and security declarations for imports).
Information for developing and testing of software for HMRC forms, returns and messages.
How to send information to Companies House through our extensible markup language (XML) schemas, by purchasing software or developing your own.
CMA finds Adobe’s deal to acquire Figma could mean less choice for designers of digital apps, websites and other products.
Find Companies House-recognised filing software to manage your company accounts, returns and tax accounts
Rules for digital and printed passport photos and how to get one
Specifications and guidelines for Real Time Information internet submissions and for the outgoing Data Provisioning Service.
Find technical specifications and support for software developers working with the Construction Industry Scheme Online service.
How to choose data tools and infrastructure that are flexible, scalable, sustainable and secure.
Check a list of software developers who can provide Customs Declaration Service and Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) software.
More detailed information about New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for stakeholders and claimants.
Find technical guidance, error messages and support for the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS).
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