Style

What is et al.? Can this Latin abbreviation be used at the end of the greeting in an e-mail? Let’s answer these questions together. What Does et al. Mean? The expression et al., which is always followed by a period, stands for “and others.” So… continue reading

Let’s discuss the proper way to write time, whether standard, military time or the 24-hour clock. To start, let’s discuss standard 12-hour clock that uses a.m. and p.m. Two commonly seen formats are 4pm and 4:00pm. Which is correct?  The answer is: neither! Both renderings are incorrect. You need… continue reading

Let’s discuss telephone number etiquette and try to answer the question “how to format phone numbers.”  Some use periods (dots) between the parts of a telephone number while others use parentheses and hyphens. Which style or format is correct? As usual, style guides differ. The… continue reading