# Content guidelines

This template outlines how we create content guidelines for our design system components in Notion.

Tabs: [Building blocks](/content/notion-guidelines.building-blocks.md) · [Template](/content/notion-guidelines.template.md) · [Guidelines](/content/notion-guidelines.guidelines.md)

## Mechanics

### Your action-oriented heading

Provide specific, actionable instructions that team members can follow. Avoid vague language and ensure that each guideline gives clear direction on what to do or not do. Ideally, also provide context and explain *why* we have this guideline.

**Do:**

**Don't:**

### Your action-oriented heading

Provide specific, actionable instructions that team members can follow. Avoid vague language and ensure that each guideline gives clear direction on what to do or not do. Ideally, also provide context and explain *why* we have this guideline.

**Do:**

**Don't:**

## Content standards

### Your action-oriented heading

Provide specific, actionable instructions that team members can follow. Avoid vague language and ensure that each guideline gives clear direction on what to do or not do. Ideally, also provide context and explain *why* we have this guideline.

**Do:**

**Don't:**

### Your action-oriented heading

Provide specific, actionable instructions that team members can follow. Avoid vague language and ensure that each guideline gives clear direction on what to do or not do. Ideally, also provide context and explain *why* we have this guideline.

**Do:**

**Don't:**