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Kooyeen Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

Options menu

Hi,
I know that if a noun is used to qualify another noun, it is usually used in the singular. Example: car show, even though there are "cars".
But if I have a button called "options", what should I do? The option(s) button, the option(s) menu, etc. Singular or plural?
Or take for example "bookmarks". Bookmark(s) toolbar, bookmark(s) options, etc. Singular or plural?

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If the button actually carries the label "Options", then technically it's the "Options" button, not the options button, nor the option button. If not quotes, then some contrast of font might be the best way to write it. the options button, the options button, the OPTIONS button.

— CalifJim

  • If the button actually carries the label "Options", then technically it's the "Options" button, not the options button, nor the option button.
  • If not quotes, then some contrast of font might be the best way to write it.
  • the options button, the options button, the OPTIONS button.
  • Something like that.
  • CJ
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If the button actually carries the label "Options", then technically it's the "Options" button, not the options button, nor the option button. If not quotes, then some contrast of font might be the best way to write it. the options button, the options button, the OPTIONS button. Something like that.

CJ
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Oh, I see, thanks.
It was more a question about what to say than what to write. For example, if you use Firefox (but this might apply to any other browser), there are several buttons in the menu bar. You can take the one labeled "Bookmarks". If you click on it, a menu shows. Should I call that the bookmarks menu or the bookmark menu?
That's the kind of problem I'm facing. I know nouns us
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I suspect they are better in the plural
Me, too.

And thanks and Happy Thanksgiving to you, too. (But you don't celebrate it, do you?)

CJ
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Thanks a lot.
CalifJim (But you don't celebrate it, do you?)
Nope. Emotion: smile
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