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* after a full stop or comma, put in one space. | * after a full stop or comma, put in one space. | ||
* do not use full stops in abbreviations e.g. BGS, not B.G.S. Do not | * do not use full stops in abbreviations e.g. BGS, not B.G.S. Do not use full stops after Dr, Mr | ||
* double quotes should be used for words, phrases and sentences | * double quotes should be used for words, phrases and sentences from a clearly identified source. Quotes should start with a capital if followed by a colon | ||
* single quote marks should be used in headlines, or link headings | * single quote marks should be used in headlines, or link headings | ||
* don’t use apostrophes when making plurals of numbers, letters, or acronyms. Examples 1990s, CEOs | * don’t use apostrophes when making plurals of numbers, letters, or acronyms. Examples 1990s, CEOs | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:21, 30 July 2014
- after a full stop or comma, put in one space.
- do not use full stops in abbreviations e.g. BGS, not B.G.S. Do not use full stops after Dr, Mr
- double quotes should be used for words, phrases and sentences from a clearly identified source. Quotes should start with a capital if followed by a colon
- single quote marks should be used in headlines, or link headings
- don’t use apostrophes when making plurals of numbers, letters, or acronyms. Examples 1990s, CEOs