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The world of texting is like the Wild West in some aspects. It’s wide open and almost without rules. The only rule may be there are no rules. After all, lots of texting involves shorthand abbreviations and other shortcuts. So, r u ready for this? Just as you shouldn’t drink and drive, you shouldn’t text...

Primary ampersand usage varies from language to language. In Germany, the rule is to use the ampersand within formal or corporate titles made up of two separate names. According to present rules, you may not use the ampersand in running text. Generally, in English and French writing, the ampersand...

When deciding when to, or how to, use parentheses, an editor will first determine how important the information is to the sentence. At an initial glance, the rules for how to use parentheses may seem confusing, but they are relatively straightforward. You can find more information at http://www.ehow.com/how_4516252_use-parenthesis-writing.html. Rule...

It is one of the greatest challenges of a writer to get the grammar and spelling of words and sentences right. That is why editors do so well in the industry helping writers get everything right the first time. One of the most common challenges, however, is writing possessive nouns. It is almost an acquired...

English has many rules for writing numbers, and just as many authorities disagreeing with each other about them. Here are some standard rules that you may want to keep on hand. Rule: Spell out single-digit whole numbers. Example: I would like two copies. Rule: Use numerals for numbers greater than nine. Example:...