guidancewriting

noun

UK /ˈɡaɪdənsˌraɪtɪŋ/

US /ˈɡaɪdənsˌraɪtɪŋ/

Writing that helps show people how to do something.

The teacher gave us guidancewriting to help us finish the science project.

SYNONYMS

instructional writing how-to writing advisory writing direction writing

RELATED WORDS

guide instructions manual handbook tutorial

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of writing advice or directions for others.

Her guidancewriting helped new students find their way around school.

3. A style of writing used in manuals and help documents.

The company hired an expert in guidancewriting for its user manual.

4. Written words that lead or steer someone's choices.

The coach's guidancewriting on the team blog kept everyone focused.