STR-05

Pass example

Billing section: payment method, billing history, and invoices all in one place.

Fail example

Payment method under Settings, billing history under Account, invoices under Documents.

Relevant content types

• Long-form copy

Version history

1. v4.6.1 · 2026-04-23

   Per-standard version tracking introduced. Every standard starts at the library version current at introduction; bump per-standard when the rule text, examples, or content_type_notes change.

Related standards

Other standards in the Content structure category.

• STR-01 — Use headings to create scannable structure in help content, onboarding flows, and long-form UI copy. Short UI copy like error messages, tooltips, and confirmations don't need headings.
• STR-02 — Keep paragraphs short. 2-3 sentences max for UI copy and help content.
• STR-03 — Use parallel structure in lists and sequential steps. Each item should follow the same grammatical pattern. In multi-step flows, a final result-state item ('You're ready to go', 'Your account is set up') may shift to declarative when it describes an outcome rather than an action.
• STR-04 — Front-load key information in tooltips and microcopy. Users may not read to the end.
• STR-06 — Nest headings hierarchically. Never skip heading levels for visual styling. H1 for page title, H2 for sections, H3 for subsections.