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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
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
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,
* don’t use apostrophes when making plurals of numbers, letters, or acronyms. Examples 1990s, CEOs
or acronyms. Examples 1990s, CEOs
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Latest revision as of 10:21, 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