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AP STYLE RULES

Spell out numbers less than 10, including fractions less than one. Spell out first through ninth when they indicate a sequence in time or location. I slid into second base. Look for the third house on the left. Spell out any number, except a year, that starts a sentence. Spell out casual expressions of numbers. A picture is worth a thousand words. Use the percent symbol. Use figures with percentages. I used 25% of my money. Always use the numeral for dates with no st, nd, rd or th. The homecoming game is Friday, Nov. 6, at the stadium. Always use $ and the numeral unless there is no numeral or it is a casual reference. I have $25 in my pocket. There were millions of dollars in that car. NUMBERS

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Lowercase all titles not used before a name. Joe Biden, president Joni Ernst, senator Lowercase all titles that are primarily job descriptions. farmer teacher movie star Capitalize all formal titles when used before a name. President Joe Biden TITLES

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ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviate titles when used before names.

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Sen. Mike Smith Gov. Mike Smith Abbreviate avenue, street and boulevard in numbered addresses only. 5555 Smith Blvd. I live on Smith Boulevard. Abbreviate months with more than five letters when used with a date.

Dec. 15 is Mr. Smith’s birthday. December is the best month ever.

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