Using Inline Includes Inside Sentences
Using Inline Includes Inside Sentences records a distinct Microsoft Learn authoring convention and keeps it scoped to that documentation environment rather than presenting it as a universal writing rule.
Use Microsoft Learn inline-include syntax when a small reusable include belongs within a line or sentence; use block includes for larger reusable sections.
Key details
Important caveats
Scope Boundary
Inline and block includes serve different layout needs. Included text should still be written so it remains translatable and independently understandable.
Further guidance
Content
Use Microsoft Learn inline-include syntax when a small reusable include belongs within a line or sentence; use block includes for larger reusable sections.
Purpose
Keep Microsoft Learn source readable, accessible, reusable, and predictable while following current contributor-platform conventions.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
- Markdown reference for Microsoft Learn — Contributor guide (opens in a new tab)Microsoft · Current Microsoft Learn contributor reference for Markdown authoring, including headings/navigation, conceptual images and icons, includes, lists/checklists, nonlocalized strings, alerts, comments, tables, and other Learn extensions.