Writing Rules
Do you know how to use brackets? When are dashes appropriate? Search here for rules about confusing punctuation marks.
Abbreviations
Should you ever spell out mister? Is it acceptable to abbreviate professor? Find answers to your questions about common abbreviations.
Should you ever spell out mister? Is it acceptable to abbreviate professor? Find answers to your questions about common abbreviations.
Using a Dash
A dash is typed by using two hyphens (minus key). You will use a dash to insert an emphatic statement in a sentence.
A dash is typed by using two hyphens (minus key). You will use a dash to insert an emphatic statement in a sentence.
Using a Hyphen
Hyphens are used to indicate a line break or to join words together. See examples of hyphens used to make adjectives.
Hyphens are used to indicate a line break or to join words together. See examples of hyphens used to make adjectives.
When to Use Brackets
When is it appropriate to use brackets? How are they different from parentheses? Discover rules for using one of the most confusing types of punctuation.
When is it appropriate to use brackets? How are they different from parentheses? Discover rules for using one of the most confusing types of punctuation.