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Programme / Program

Regional usage

British-style writing commonly uses programme for organised initiatives and program for computing. American English uses program for both.

Programme

Use when

In British-style spelling, you mean an organised plan, initiative, broadcast or schedule.

Example

“The capability programme will run for three years.”

Program

Use when

You mean computer code or a software application.

Example

“The program validates the uploaded file.”

Quick check

software programme, training program

Usage note

Keep official programme names unchanged, even when another spelling convention is used elsewhere.

Source checked 2026-08-10 (opens in a new tab)