Use fewer to define things you can count and less to define things you can't.
The new student had less confidence than his peers.
He had fewer freckles on his nose.
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This guide is designed to help ensure writing style – whether for internal or external audiences, written for print or online – is consistent and maintains a professional standard across the University. It is not designed for academic writing.
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