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akristen authored Jun 2, 2023
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Instead of `e.g.`, use `for example` or `such as`. Subbing for `i.e.` is tricker, because sometimes people use it to mean `that is`, while at other times it's mis-used to mean `for example`. Read the context to be clear, but usually the best solution is to rewrite so the description is clear without needing explanatory text.
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In quoted material, use an ellipsis to indicate omitted text. Treat an ellipsis as a unique character without space between the three periods. For example, stylize an ellipses as (...) but not (. . .) When an ellipses appears between two complete sentences, use terminal punctuation at the end of the first sentence, then follow with an ellipses. For example:

“Security is important to us at New Relic. ... We hold ourselves to high standards, maintaining several certifications, including ISO 27001 and FedRAMP.”

Note that a space precedes and follows the ellipsis.

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