Language | English |
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Subject | Style guide |
Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
Publication date | 1906–2024 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | |
Pages | 1,146 |
ISBN | 9780226287058 |
808/.0270973 | |
LC Class | Z253 .U69 2017 |
The Chicago Manual of Style (abbreviated as CMOS, TCM, or CMS, or sometimes as Chicago[1]) is a style guide for American English published since 1906 by the University of Chicago Press. Its 18 editions (the most recent in 2024) have prescribed writing and citation styles widely used in publishing.[2]
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.[3] The online version provides some free resources, primarily aimed at teachers, students, and libraries.