Reignite Your Text with the Latest from The Chicago Manual of Style
The 18th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style brings thoughtful updates that address the evolving landscape of language and publishing. Here's what you can look forward to:
Inclusive language updates: Language shapes our understanding of the world. The new edition offers updated recommendations on using inclusive and bias-free language, reflecting a commitment to diversity and respect. Understanding the significance of these changes, CMOS helps you apply them with sensitivity and professionalism.
Title case capitalization: A big change in CMOS 18 is that title capitalization has been refined. Prepositions with five letters or more (about, below, while, toward, inside...) are now capitalized in titles.
Streamlined citations: Those who spend a lot of time working with citations will appreciate the updated, simplified guidelines for citing online resources, government publications, and multimedia sources.
Updated spelling and hyphenation rules: CMOS 18 has clearer guidelines on spelling and hyphenation, especially for compound words. These updates align with current usage, helping you to navigate tricky word combinations.
Introducing PerfectIt 6 with CMOS 18 guidance built in
Quality and efficiency are paramount in today's fast-paced world.
This is where PerfectIt 6 comes into play. PerfectIt is the leading proofreading software for professionals, and the latest version includes guidance from The Chicago Manual of Style's 18th Edition. CMOS is available in PerfectIt for all users who have an active CMOS Online subscription.
PerfectIt gives you the wisdom of CMOS directly within Microsoft Word. This means it can act as your virtual editorial assistant, checking your documents for style consistency according to CMOS guidelines—without the need to flip through pages or search online.
With PerfectIt, you can:
Ensure Consistency: Identify inconsistencies in spelling, hyphenation, capitalization, and more
Save Time: Quickly address style issues, allowing you to focus on content rather than mechanical checks
Learn and Apply: Access explanations and links to CMOS rules, helping you understand and apply style guidelines effectively
Why this partnership matters
The combination of CMOS and PerfectIt is more than just convenient—it's transformative for anyone serious about their writing.
Accessibility: Even if you're new to using CMOS, PerfectIt makes it easy to apply professional style standards
Confidence: Write and edit knowing your work meets industry-leading guidelines
Productivity: Spend less time on tedious proofreading and more on crafting compelling narratives or persuasive reports
As Benjamin Dreyer, author of Dreyer’s English, affectionately describes in Lit Hub, "The Chicago Manual of Style is like a very smart and accessible friend who's always ready to help."
Rejuvenate your workflow
Whether you're an experienced editor or just starting your writing journey, embracing these tools can transform your workflow. The 18th edition of CMOS brings you up-to-date with the very latest language practices, and PerfectIt 6 integrates these standards directly into your writing process.
It’s time to revitalize your writing, enhance your professionalism, and let these powerful tools do the heavy lifting.
Happy writing and editing!
Want to learn more?
Interested in the behind-the-scenes journey of integrating CMOS 18 into PerfectIt 6? Check out our blog post, “Behind the Style: Delivering The Chicago Manual of Style’s 18th Edition in PerfectIt” which details the collaboration and technical innovations that shaped this exciting release.