Colon
- 23 Sep 2024
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Colon
- Updated on 23 Sep 2024
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A colon is used to introduce a list, a statement, or an explanation. It is typically used to introduce something that follows it, such as a list of items, a quotation, or a summary.
- Use a colon to introduce a list of items, especially if the list is long or complex.
Document360 style
The Feedback manager feature has the following filters: Type, Category, Status, and Date.
Not Document360 style
The Feedback manager feature has the following filters Type, Category, Status, and Date.
- Use a colon to introduce an explanation or expands upon the information that precedes it.
Document360 style
There is only one solution to this problem: we must find a way to reduce our carbon emissions.
Not Document360 style
There is only one solution to this problem we must find a way to reduce our carbon emissions.
- Start the word with lowercase after a colon within the same sentence. You can ignore for the following scenarios:
- It introduces a direct quotation
- The first word after the colon is a proper noun
Document360 style
Steve Jobs once said: "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."
Not Document360 style
Steve Jobs once said "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."
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