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# The 3Ls
- URL: https://www.plainfinance.net/the-3ls/
- Published: 2025-06-13T10:57:22.000Z
- Updated: 2025-06-13T10:57:22.000Z
- Author: Gary Bandy

Want to write finance content that actually gets read? Start with the 3Ls of financial writing: language, layout and look.

- **Language** – Use plain English to explain your ideas and messages without dumbing them down.
- **Layout** – Structure your content so the message is clear at a glance.
- **Look** – Make your document or email visually inviting. White space, bullets, and bolding all help the reader.

These small changes can make a big difference.

Learn more in this downloadable PDF. 

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