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Q&A Formatting Text from a Sign

There are different ways to format written text. Examples include: Quotes: A warning etched under the sign read “Electromagnetics strictly prohibited.” Italics: A warning etched under t...

posted 8y ago by Standback‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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#4: Attribution notice removed by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-12T20:06:03Z (over 4 years ago)
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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T05:07:31Z (over 4 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by (deleted user) · 2019-12-08T05:07:31Z (over 4 years ago)
There are different ways to format written text. Examples include:

Quotes:

> A warning etched under the sign read “Electromagnetics strictly prohibited.”

Italics:

> A warning etched under the sign read, _Electromagnetics strictly prohibited._

Special formatting:

> A warning etched under the sign read:
> 
> ELECTROMAGNETICS STRICTLY PROHIBITED

In fiction, all of these are fine; each gives a somewhat different visual impression, so choose whichever you feel is most appropriate. If you have no preference, choose the simple italics or quotes; those are entirely clear and will not be misunderstood.

Do be sure to stay consistent; don't use one format in one place and a different format in another.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2016-07-06T09:35:34Z (almost 8 years ago)
Original score: 2