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::{{xt|Lincoln began the Gettysburg address by referring to the Revolutionary War, which occurred “Four score and seven years ago”.}} | ::{{xt|Lincoln began the Gettysburg address by referring to the Revolutionary War, which occurred “Four score and seven years ago”.}} | ||
'''Ampersand.''' | '''Ampersand.''' Only use an ampersand (&) in database links and not as a replacement for the word "and" in a sentence. | ||
'''And/or. '''Do not use “and/or.” Rewrite the sentence, or use just one word. If items are frequently together, use “and.” If items are seldom together, use “or.” | '''And/or. '''Do not use “and/or.” Rewrite the sentence, or use just one word. If items are frequently together, use “and.” If items are seldom together, use “or.” | ||
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::{{!xt|The #1 cause of war deaths was disease.}} | ::{{!xt|The #1 cause of war deaths was disease.}} | ||
'''Accepted authority.''' Because of the variety in the rules of punctuation, this list of guidelines is brief. When there is uncertainty about punctuation, follow an accepted authority such as the Chicago Manual of Style. | '''Accepted authority.''' Because of the variety in the rules of punctuation, this list of guidelines is brief. When there is uncertainty about punctuation, follow an accepted authority such as the Chicago Manual of Style. | ||
== Formatting == | == Formatting == | ||
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