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Update .github/instructions/Markdown.WritingStyle.instructions.md
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Expand Up @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ ALWAYS:
- **MANDATORY: Number ordered lists using "1." for every item (NOT 1., 2., 3.) - ALWAYS USE "1."**
- **REQUIRED: Use bullets for unordered lists - NEVER use numbers for unordered content**
- **ESSENTIAL: Write complete sentences in lists with proper punctuation**
- **MUST: End list items with periods if more than three words - THIS IS NON-NEGOTIABLE**
- **MUST: End list items with periods if more than three words. Note that the period may be inside style marks like `*` for italic or `**` for bold. - THIS IS NON-NEGOTIABLE**
- Skip end punctuation on titles, headings, and UI elements (3 words or fewer)

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