The Chicago Manual of Style

The Chicago Manual of Style (abbreviated in writing as CMOS, TCM, or CMS, or sometimes as Chicago) is a style guide for American English published since 1906 by the University of Chicago Press. Its 17 editions (the most recent in 2017) have prescribed writing and citation styles widely used in publishing.

The Chicago Manual of Style
The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th ed. (2017)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
SubjectStyle guide
PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press
Publication date
1906–2017
Media typePrint
Pages1,146
ISBN9780226287058
808/.0270973
LC ClassZ253 .U69 2017

The guide specifically focuses on American English and deals with aspects of editorial practice, including grammar and usage, as well as document preparation and formatting. It is available in print as a hardcover book, and by subscription as a searchable website as The Chicago Manual of Style Online. The online version provides some free resources, primarily aimed at teachers, students, and libraries.

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