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Is putting the dollar sign after a number understandable?
Hello, normally in American English we put the dollar sign before the
number, like
$1000
I am writing a software application, where it would be better for formatting and space maintenance if I put in displays, the dollar sign
after the number, like this:
1000$
Do you think this would be understandable, or confusing, to most people??
Do you think this is would be a definite English error, or could it be
defended as a matter of intentional style designed for a particular purpose (saving space and laying things out better).
Thank you for your opinions.
Mark
number, like
$1000
I am writing a software application, where it would be better for formatting and space maintenance if I put in displays, the dollar sign
after the number, like this:
1000$
Do you think this would be understandable, or confusing, to most people??
Do you think this is would be a definite English error, or could it be
defended as a matter of intentional style designed for a particular purpose (saving space and laying things out better).
Thank you for your opinions.
Mark
Top answer
[nq:1]Hello, normally in American English we put the dollar sign before the number, like $1000 I am writing a software ... of intentional style designed for a particular purpose (saving space and laying things out better). [/nq] It would cause the user to think that the software was designed by someone unfamiliar with US English.
- [nq:1]Hello, normally in American English we put the dollar sign before the number, like $1000 I am writing a software ...
- of intentional style designed for a particular purpose (saving space and laying things out better).
- [/nq] It would cause the user to think that the software was designed by someone unfamiliar with US English.
- That, in turn, would make them wonder if there were other "errors".
- I would recommend against it.
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[nq:1]Hello, normally in American English we put the dollar sign before the number, like $1000 I am writing a software ... of intentional style designed for a particular purpose (saving space and laying things out better). Thank you for your opinions.[/nq]
It would cause the user to think that the software was designed by someone unfamiliar with US English. That, in turn, would make them wonde
It would cause the user to think that the software was designed by someone unfamiliar with US English. That, in turn, would make them wonde
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[nq:2]1000$ Do you think this would be understandable, or confusing, ... a particular purpose (saving space and laying things out better).[/nq]
[nq:1]It would cause the user to think that the software was designed by someone unfamiliar with US English. That, in turn, would make them wonder if there were other "errors". I would recommend against it.[/nq]
I wouldn't assume so on ecountering
[nq:1]It would cause the user to think that the software was designed by someone unfamiliar with US English. That, in turn, would make them wonder if there were other "errors". I would recommend against it.[/nq]
I wouldn't assume so on ecountering
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[nq:2]It would cause the user to think that the software ... if there were other "errors". I would recommend against it.[/nq]
[nq:1]I wouldn't assume so on ecountering that in a tabular display, especially if other units and the like appeared in ... after the number, but they also use a comma for the decimal point and separate groups of figures with spaces.[/nq]
OK, then I would think that
[nq:1]I wouldn't assume so on ecountering that in a tabular display, especially if other units and the like appeared in ... after the number, but they also use a comma for the decimal point and separate groups of figures with spaces.[/nq]
OK, then I would think that
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[nq:1]I am writing a software application, where it would be better for formatting and space maintenance if I put in displays, the dollar sign after the number, like this: 1000$ Do you think this would be understandable, or confusing, to most people??[/nq]
It would be incorrect, of course; but would be understood by most people.
The problem would be about trust, not understanding.
It would be incorrect, of course; but would be understood by most people.
The problem would be about trust, not understanding.
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[nq:1]Hello, =A0normally in American English we put the dollar sign before the number, like $1000 I am writing a software ... be defended as a matter of intentional style designed for a particular purpose (saving space and laying things out better).[/nq]
I recommend against it. Many countries use the $. You will want to consider the US$, the HK$ and many more, including Canada, Australia, and
I recommend against it. Many countries use the $. You will want to consider the US$, the HK$ and many more, including Canada, Australia, and
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Mark Galeck 's wild thoughts were released on Sat, 6 Sep 2008 21:20:14 -0700 (PDT) bearing the following fruit:
[nq:1]Hello, normally in American English we put the dollar sign before the number, like $1000 I am writing a software application, where it would be better for formatting and space maintenance if I put in displays, the dollar sign after the number, like this:[/nq]
As an develope
[nq:1]Hello, normally in American English we put the dollar sign before the number, like $1000 I am writing a software application, where it would be better for formatting and space maintenance if I put in displays, the dollar sign after the number, like this:[/nq]
As an develope
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