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Plain language makes it easier for the public to read, understand, and use government communications.
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[Learn more](/about/definitions/)
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### Law and requirements
Learn about the Plain Writing Act, policy memos, and executive orders that require agencies to use plain language.
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### Plain language guidelines
Official writing guidelines for understanding your audience, being clear and concise, and testing your content.
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### Training
Request in-person training for your federal agency, or use our videos and materials to create your own class.
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### Examples
See plain language in action in a variety of regulations, legal documents, handbooks, and publications.
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Events
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August 24, 2022
#### [2022 Federal Plain Language Summit](https://digital.gov/event/2022/08/24/2022-federal-plain-language-summit/)
On August 24, 2022, our summit brought together federal employees to highlight plain language successes in many federal agencies at all stages of the communications journey. Experience the slides and some recordings from some of our speakers. Speakers addressed debunking myths, meeting varying audienceās needs, managing the review process and stakeholders, and supporting plain language editors.
About us
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The Plain Language Action and Information Network (PLAIN) is a community of federal employees dedicated to the idea that citizens deserve clear communication from government. We believe that using plain language saves federal agencies time and money and provides better service to the American public.
### Join the Plain Language Community
Learn about upcoming events and get the latest news from the federal plain language community.
[Join the community](https://www.digitalgov.gov/communities/plain-language/)