AP Style (a.k.a. Associated Press Style) is a set of guidelines for grammar and citations in news writing. It is the style guide most newspapers, magazines, and other media outlets use, making it a must-have for anyone who wants to work in journalism or media writing. The Associated Press Stylebook lists the rules regarding grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage, and is the standard guide for most U.S. newspapers, magazines, and other media. AP Style focuses on brevity, clarity, accuracy, and consistency. Some key features of AP Style include:

• Capitalization: AP Style incorporates whats known as a “downstyle” for capitalization. This means that words are all lowercase unless a specific rule says to capitalize them.

• Numbers: Spell out numbers one through nine, but write numbers 10 and above as numerals.

• Titles: Do not capitalize an individual’s title after their name, but do capitalize before their name.

AP Style is constantly changing and contains thousands of entries, so it is important to consult the most recent edition of the Associated Press Stylebook or visit the AP Stylebook website for a complete guide to AP style.