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Do you mean brackets [ ] or do you mean parentheses ()? If parentheses, then you use end punctuation (a period or a question mark) within the parentheses only the whole sentence is enclosed. Otherwise, not.
- Do you mean brackets [ ] or do you mean parentheses ()?
- If parentheses, then you use end punctuation (a period or a question mark) within the parentheses only the whole sentence is enclosed.
- Otherwise, not.
- For brackets, normally, you use punctuation as if the brackets weren't there.
- If you are talking about end punctuation, like a period or a question mark, then that depends upon what is inside the brackets.
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Do you mean brackets [ ] or do you mean parentheses ()?
If parentheses, then you use end punctuation (a period or a question mark) within the parentheses only the whole sentence is enclosed. Otherwise, not.
For brackets, normally, you use punctuation as if the brackets weren't there. If you are talking about end punctuation, like a period or a question mark, then that depends upon what
If parentheses, then you use end punctuation (a period or a question mark) within the parentheses only the whole sentence is enclosed. Otherwise, not.
For brackets, normally, you use punctuation as if the brackets weren't there. If you are talking about end punctuation, like a period or a question mark, then that depends upon what
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What sort of punctuation have you in mind?
Generally, brackets are used for short phrases, so little punctuation is needed. A comma perhaps, but not much more really. If you find yourself punctuating long sequences, then you are probably mis-using brackets and should consider using a separate sentence.
Any punctuation relating to the phrase should be inside the brac
What sort of punctuation have you in mind?
Generally, brackets are used for short phrases, so little punctuation is needed. A comma perhaps, but not much more really. If you find yourself punctuating long sequences, then you are probably mis-using brackets and should consider using a separate sentence.
Any punctuation relating to the phrase should be inside the brac
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