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Numbered list and punctuation
I am writing numbered instructions for a quick check list. Is there a rule about the punctation? I generally always put a period at the end if I am numbering. When using bullets, I don't necessarily put a period. We are debating this issue. What I have found on the web is that the choice of punctuation is just that-a choice, as long as there is consistency. Any input is appreciated.
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The main thing with numbered lists is to follow each number with a period and then a single space. Also, if you are using HTML, a double break such as after the last item, or sentence of each number makes for better readability.
- The main thing with numbered lists is to follow each number with a period and then a single space.
- Also, if you are using HTML, a double break such as after the last item, or sentence of each number makes for better readability.
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The main thing with numbered lists is to follow each number with a period and then a single space. Also, if you are using HTML, a double break such as
after the last item, or sentence of each number makes for better readability.
after the last item, or sentence of each number makes for better readability.
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I believe the question being asked is whether to put a period at the end of each bulleted or numbered phrase or sentence.
I prefer to use bullets for less-than-sentences and numbered points for full sentences, and to punctuate only the full sentences with periods. For example:
Our objectives for the coming year are as follows:
* improve quality
* reduce time-to-
I prefer to use bullets for less-than-sentences and numbered points for full sentences, and to punctuate only the full sentences with periods. For example:
Our objectives for the coming year are as follows:
* improve quality
* reduce time-to-
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