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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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Numbers

0When writing numbers, is it okay to spell them out or put them in their number form?02br
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0Hi,02br 02br 00It's really a matter of style. 02br 02br 00Generally speaking, in formal writing for this example, spell out 'three'. 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-

— Clive

  • 0Hi,02br 02br 00It's really a matter of style.
  • 02br 02br 00Generally speaking, in formal writing for this example, spell out 'three'.
  • 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-
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