diff --git a/src/content/docs/style-guide/word-choice/usage-dictionary.mdx b/src/content/docs/style-guide/word-choice/usage-dictionary.mdx index 606a13ef2d1..c0f17cd66db 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/style-guide/word-choice/usage-dictionary.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/style-guide/word-choice/usage-dictionary.mdx @@ -391,6 +391,18 @@ Really, we recommend being as specific as possible to establish context. If a pi 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. + + 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. + + + em dash ()}