Is it standard to use "ex" to indicate "for exmaple"

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I assume many of you have seen this shorthand for the  phrase "for example,so can I use it in a formal paper to indicate the phrase?Is it acceptable?THanks:)

Fivejedjon · Accepted Answer

maelstrom I assume many of you have seen this shorthand for the phrase "for example,so can I use it in a formal paper to indicate the phrase?Is it acceptable?THanks:)

No.

Maelstrom · Answer

fivejedjon maelstrom I assume many of you have seen this shorthand for the phrase "for example,so can I use it in a formal paper to indicate the phrase?Is it acceptable?THanks:)No.

What's a better replacement here?
Are shorthanded abbreviations such as "e.g." and "i.e" definitely applicable to all situations?
If not, what are the usage differences?

Fivejedjon · Answer

maelstromAre shorthanded abbreviations such as "e.g." and "i.e" definitely applicable to all situations?

No.

The recognised short form for 'for example' is 'eg/e.g.'

'ie/i.e.' is the short form for 'that is(to say)'.

Clive · Answer

But in a formal essay, use the full and unabbreviated phrase.

Clive

Is it standard to use "ex" to indicate "for exmaple"

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