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I am writing a list that requires abreviation of the word inch. APA format specifies inch be abreviated to in. However my sentance goes something like this

the technical specifications of the object are as follows: object A, length in in.; object B, length in in.; etc. is this proper or should i do something different

GPY · Accepted Answer

tile apple 789object A, length in in.; object B, length in in.;

This is nasty to read. Write "length in inches" instead.

CalifJim · Answer

tile apple 789requires abbreviation of the word "inch"

Requires? Who is requiring the abbreviation?

Are you sure that APA wants a period after in? I've seen it given as in without a period after it.

The abbreviation should not be used except after a number.

12 in / 12 in.

I take it that APA does not want the double quote ( " ).

12"

CJ

Tile apple 789 · Answer

I have to write it about inch about 40 times. Once you abreviate once, you are stuck with it. check https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_abbreviations.html

"Exceptions

"Exceptions: Use a period when abbreviating inch (in.) to avoid confusion."

I don't know. It's ugly and is literally the only thing stopping me from turning in my paper. If I rewrite to avoid the use of lists I'll have to change a large portion of the paper. I was not anticpating this. I had already written the paper before I realized I was abbreviating inches wrong.

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