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Ned inserts a space after a period within an abbreviation ted says no space is necessary after a period within an abbreviation who is correct?
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∙ 14y ago
B. Only Ted is correct, you do not need a space after a period with in an abbreviation any spell check will mark that wrong
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Must the abbreviation for teaspoon have a period?
In correct English, every abbreviation should have a period at the end
Is it correct to use a colon after an abbreviation ending with a period?
If a colon is required in the sentence in which the abbreviation occurs, there is no rule against a period preceding the colon.
What is the abbreviation for madam?
"Mme." is the abbreviation for "madame". That is correct except for the period. In French, an abbreviation will have a period only when it is a truncation of the word. In the case of madame, it is the first and 2 last letters, therefore no period."Mme." is the abbreviation for "madame".That is correct except for the period. In French, an abbreviation will have a period only when it is a truncation of the word. In the case of madame, it is the first and 2 last letters, therefore no period. ''Mme''In French, an abbreviation will have a period only when it is a truncation of the word. In the case of madame, it is the first and 2 last letters, therefore no period. Therefore, the abbreviation of madame would be Mme.
Is it necessary to have a space after a period within an abbreviation?
yes but when you write it you don't but when you type it you do
Abbreviation for reverend?
Reverend is commonly abbreviated as Revd and Rev. (the period/full stop is necessary in the latter abbreviation)
Does ms need a dot at the end?
Yes, the correct abbreviation requires a period at the end.
What is the abbreviation for programs?
Prgm -- A period after the abbreviation is not necessary, I don't think. A search for "pgrm" on Google receives hits with phrases like "schlr prgm," for instance.prog.
Is a period needed after the word etc?
Do I need to use a period after the abbreviation of the word etc.? What is the correct punctuation for ending a sentence with etc.?
What is the correct spelling of et al?
Et al. is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase et alii, which means "and others". Since al. is an abbreviation, it is properly spelled with a period/full stop.
What is the correct punctuation for Mlle?
The correct punctuation for "Mlle" is a period at the end, as it is a shortened form of the French word "Mademoiselle."
Do you put a period after m for meters?
No. It is not necessary to put a period/fullstop after the m, because the letter is not used as an abbreviation. Instead, the letter m is a symbol used to represent the unit "metres."
If you end a sentence with an abbreviation do you place an additional period after it?
No, you do not need to place an additional period after an abbreviation if the abbreviation already includes a period at the end, like "etc.". Just use one period to end the sentence.
