Latin Abbreviation Substitutions

This rule enforces the use of plain English phrases instead of common Latin abbreviations, specifically targeting "e.g." and "i.e.". The motivation behind this rule is to improve readability and clarity, as Latin abbreviations can be confusing for non-native English speakers and can sometimes be misused. This aligns with Microsoft's style guide recommendation to use clear, accessible language.

Examples:

✗ Incorrect:

• "You can buy many fruits, e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas."
• "The deadline is next week, i.e., February 1st."
• "Bring winter gear (eg gloves, hats)"
• "The issue affects laptops, ie devices with batteries"

✓ Correct:

• "You can buy many fruits, for example, apples, oranges, and bananas."
• "The deadline is next week, that is, February 1st."
• "Bring winter gear (for example, gloves, hats)"
• "The issue affects laptops, that is, devices with batteries"

The rule catches various forms of these abbreviations, including:

• e.g.
• eg
• i.e.
• ie

And replaces them with their English equivalents:

• "for example" (for e.g.)
• "that is" (for i.e.)