Guide for formatting Claude-facing documentation with proper line wrapping and YAML multi-line syntax
Use this skill when editing Claude-facing documentation files to ensure proper formatting.
110 characters for Claude-facing documentation files
| Format | Technique | Example |
|---|---|---|
| YAML frontmatter | Use > or ` | ` for multi-line |
| Markdown prose | Break at word boundaries | Natural paragraph flow |
| Code blocks | Do NOT wrap | Leave as-is (preserve formatting) |
| URLs | Do NOT wrap | Leave as-is (would break link) |
| Tables |
| Do NOT wrap |
| Leave as-is (would break structure) |
| Inline code | Do NOT wrap within backticks | Leave as-is |
Problem: Long YAML values exceed 110 character limit
Solution: Use folded (>) or literal (|) style operators
Example - Folded Style (for prose):
# BEFORE (unsafe - long line):