 111  Examples: $1,054.21 2,417,592 Rule 8. When writing out a number of four or more digits, do not use a comma. However, do use the word and where a decimal point appears in the figure format. Example: One thousand fifty-four dollars and twenty-one cents Rule 9. The following examples apply when using dates: Examples: The meeting is scheduled for June 30. The meeting is scheduled for the 30th of June. We have had tricks played on us on April 1. The 1stof April puts some people on edge. Rule 10. When expressing decades, you may spell them out and lowercase them. Example: During the eighties and nineties, the U.S. economy grew. Rule 11. If you wish to express decades using incomplete numerals, put an apostrophe before the incomplete numeral but not between the year and the s. Correct: During the '80s and '90s, the U.S. economy grew. Incorrect: During the '80's and '90's, the U.S. economy grew. Rule 12. You may also express decades in complete numerals. Again, don't use an apostrophe between the year and the s. Example: During the 1980s and 1990s, the U.S. economy grew. Rule 13. Normally, spell out the time of day in text even with half and quarter hours. With o'clock, the number is always spelled out. Examples: She gets up at four thirty before the baby wakes up. The baby wakes up at five o'clock in the morning. Rule 14. Use numerals with the time of day when exact times are being emphasized or when using a.m. or p.m. 111 |
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