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Requirements and guidelines for the submission of drafts to ISO/CS [PDF]
Tips for submitting documents that contain tables, graphics and mathematical formulae.
ISO House Style
Guidelines on the language, formatting and presentation of ISO documents.
ISO Drafting Made Efficient [PDF]
How to draft ISO documents efficiently, making them easier to read and implement.
Guidance on legal statements in ISO standards [PDF]
Tips for preparing your draft.
DRG Directives [PDF]
Guidelines for the production of drawing files.
IEC/ISO Coding Guidelines ed. 2.1 [PDF]
The IEC/ISO Coding Guidelines are the guidelines for coding ISO and IEC documents in NISO STS and apply to all new XML content produced (including legacy content). This document applies to NISO STS 1.2 (2022).
Inclusive terminology
Guidance on the use of inclusive terminology in ISO documents and a list of non-inclusive terms and recommended alternatives.
Guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for IEC and ISO technical committees [PDF]
This guidance provides practical direction on the responsible use of artificial intelligence with IEC and ISO technical committees.
This is a model Amendment to an International Standard, to be used with the Model International Standard