Microsoft® Manual of Style, Fourth Edition

V

value axis

In spreadsheet programs, refers to the (usually) vertical axis in charts and graphs that shows the values being measured or compared. For clarity, refer to it as the value (y) axis on first mention. On subsequent mention, it is all right to use y-axis. You can also use vertical (y) axis in content for novice computer users. See also category axis.

VCR

Abbreviation for video cassette recorder. Don’t spell out.

versus, vs.

In headings, use the abbreviation vs., all lowercase. In text, spell out as versus.

Microsoft style (in headings)

Daily vs. weekly backups

VGA

Do not spell out VGA and related graphics specifications such as SVGA, XGA, UXGA, SXGA, and QXGA.

Do not use VGA+ to describe graphics specifications of higher resolution than VGA; there ...