Is it two or three ellipsis when using it with a question mark?
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When using ellipsis with a question mark, how would it be written?
Would it be written as this:
"So are you going to close the door..?"
Or would it by written as this:
"So are you going to close the door...?"
My first example shows two of the ellipsis, while my other examples shows three. Which is correct?
ellipsis
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When using ellipsis with a question mark, how would it be written?
Would it be written as this:
"So are you going to close the door..?"
Or would it by written as this:
"So are you going to close the door...?"
My first example shows two of the ellipsis, while my other examples shows three. Which is correct?
ellipsis
asked Nov 24 '16 at 9:09
Tim
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The ellipsis is a symbol for words unwritten. The question is additional. "So, are you going to close the door... ?" (I like more space).
– Dan
Nov 24 '16 at 11:09
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The dots are not single ellipses. The dots are dots. Three dots are a common way to indicate an ellipsis. Two dots are not generally considered as such an indication.
– Helmar
Nov 24 '16 at 15:05
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When using ellipsis with a question mark, how would it be written?
Would it be written as this:
"So are you going to close the door..?"
Or would it by written as this:
"So are you going to close the door...?"
My first example shows two of the ellipsis, while my other examples shows three. Which is correct?
ellipsis
asked Nov 24 '16 at 9:09
Tim
31310
When using ellipsis with a question mark, how would it be written?
Would it be written as this:
"So are you going to close the door..?"
Or would it by written as this:
"So are you going to close the door...?"
My first example shows two of the ellipsis, while my other examples shows three. Which is correct?
ellipsis
ellipsis
asked Nov 24 '16 at 9:09
Tim
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asked Nov 24 '16 at 9:09
Tim
31310
asked Nov 24 '16 at 9:09
Tim
31310
asked Nov 24 '16 at 9:09
Tim
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asked Nov 24 '16 at 9:09
Tim
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The ellipsis is a symbol for words unwritten. The question is additional. "So, are you going to close the door... ?" (I like more space).
– Dan
Nov 24 '16 at 11:09
2
The dots are not single ellipses. The dots are dots. Three dots are a common way to indicate an ellipsis. Two dots are not generally considered as such an indication.
– Helmar
Nov 24 '16 at 15:05
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The ellipsis is a symbol for words unwritten. The question is additional. "So, are you going to close the door... ?" (I like more space).
– Dan
Nov 24 '16 at 11:09
2
The dots are not single ellipses. The dots are dots. Three dots are a common way to indicate an ellipsis. Two dots are not generally considered as such an indication.
– Helmar
Nov 24 '16 at 15:05
1
1
The ellipsis is a symbol for words unwritten. The question is additional. "So, are you going to close the door... ?" (I like more space).
– Dan
Nov 24 '16 at 11:09
The ellipsis is a symbol for words unwritten. The question is additional. "So, are you going to close the door... ?" (I like more space).
– Dan
Nov 24 '16 at 11:09
2
2
The dots are not single ellipses. The dots are dots. Three dots are a common way to indicate an ellipsis. Two dots are not generally considered as such an indication.
– Helmar
Nov 24 '16 at 15:05
The dots are not single ellipses. The dots are dots. Three dots are a common way to indicate an ellipsis. Two dots are not generally considered as such an indication.
– Helmar
Nov 24 '16 at 15:05
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The Chicago Manual of Style now (2018) accepts the use of the precomposed triple-dot glyph (…) ctl+alt+period (in MS Word).
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From Wikipedia:
The most common form of an ellipsis is a row of three periods or full
stops (. . .) or a precomposed triple-dot glyph (…). The usage of the
em dash (—) can overlap the usage of the ellipsis, especially in
dialogue. Style guides often have their own rules governing the use of
ellipses. For example, The Chicago Manual of Style recommends that an
ellipsis be formed by typing three periods, each with a space on both
sides. [emphasis added]
There is no universally accepted standard for the form or use of the ellipsis.
See Wikipedia, a more authoritative source, or any of a number of style manuals for additional information on the use of spaces, the role of periods, etc.
I agree with @Dan that the question mark is in addition to the ellipsis, which is its own mark of punctuation. Your second example with three dots represents common usage.
answered Nov 24 '16 at 13:00
Richard Kayser
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Wikipedia is not an authoritative site.
– Alan Carmack
Nov 24 '16 at 13:17
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@AlanCarmack I don't disagree, but it's good enough in this case to get the point across that form and use of the ellipsis is a matter of style.
– Richard Kayser
Nov 24 '16 at 13:31
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The Chicago Manual of Style now (2018) accepts the use of the precomposed triple-dot glyph (…) ctl+alt+period (in MS Word).
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The Chicago Manual of Style now (2018) accepts the use of the precomposed triple-dot glyph (…) ctl+alt+period (in MS Word).
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The Chicago Manual of Style now (2018) accepts the use of the precomposed triple-dot glyph (…) ctl+alt+period (in MS Word).
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The Chicago Manual of Style now (2018) accepts the use of the precomposed triple-dot glyph (…) ctl+alt+period (in MS Word).
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From Wikipedia:
The most common form of an ellipsis is a row of three periods or full
stops (. . .) or a precomposed triple-dot glyph (…). The usage of the
em dash (—) can overlap the usage of the ellipsis, especially in
dialogue. Style guides often have their own rules governing the use of
ellipses. For example, The Chicago Manual of Style recommends that an
ellipsis be formed by typing three periods, each with a space on both
sides. [emphasis added]
There is no universally accepted standard for the form or use of the ellipsis.
See Wikipedia, a more authoritative source, or any of a number of style manuals for additional information on the use of spaces, the role of periods, etc.
I agree with @Dan that the question mark is in addition to the ellipsis, which is its own mark of punctuation. Your second example with three dots represents common usage.
answered Nov 24 '16 at 13:00
Richard Kayser
12.3k11541
Wikipedia is not an authoritative site.
– Alan Carmack
Nov 24 '16 at 13:17
2
@AlanCarmack I don't disagree, but it's good enough in this case to get the point across that form and use of the ellipsis is a matter of style.
– Richard Kayser
Nov 24 '16 at 13:31
add a comment |
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0
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From Wikipedia:
The most common form of an ellipsis is a row of three periods or full
stops (. . .) or a precomposed triple-dot glyph (…). The usage of the
em dash (—) can overlap the usage of the ellipsis, especially in
dialogue. Style guides often have their own rules governing the use of
ellipses. For example, The Chicago Manual of Style recommends that an
ellipsis be formed by typing three periods, each with a space on both
sides. [emphasis added]
There is no universally accepted standard for the form or use of the ellipsis.
See Wikipedia, a more authoritative source, or any of a number of style manuals for additional information on the use of spaces, the role of periods, etc.
I agree with @Dan that the question mark is in addition to the ellipsis, which is its own mark of punctuation. Your second example with three dots represents common usage.
answered Nov 24 '16 at 13:00
Richard Kayser
12.3k11541
Wikipedia is not an authoritative site.
– Alan Carmack
Nov 24 '16 at 13:17
2
@AlanCarmack I don't disagree, but it's good enough in this case to get the point across that form and use of the ellipsis is a matter of style.
– Richard Kayser
Nov 24 '16 at 13:31
add a comment |
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From Wikipedia:
The most common form of an ellipsis is a row of three periods or full
stops (. . .) or a precomposed triple-dot glyph (…). The usage of the
em dash (—) can overlap the usage of the ellipsis, especially in
dialogue. Style guides often have their own rules governing the use of
ellipses. For example, The Chicago Manual of Style recommends that an
ellipsis be formed by typing three periods, each with a space on both
sides. [emphasis added]
There is no universally accepted standard for the form or use of the ellipsis.
See Wikipedia, a more authoritative source, or any of a number of style manuals for additional information on the use of spaces, the role of periods, etc.
I agree with @Dan that the question mark is in addition to the ellipsis, which is its own mark of punctuation. Your second example with three dots represents common usage.
answered Nov 24 '16 at 13:00
Richard Kayser
12.3k11541
From Wikipedia:
The most common form of an ellipsis is a row of three periods or full
stops (. . .) or a precomposed triple-dot glyph (…). The usage of the
em dash (—) can overlap the usage of the ellipsis, especially in
dialogue. Style guides often have their own rules governing the use of
ellipses. For example, The Chicago Manual of Style recommends that an
ellipsis be formed by typing three periods, each with a space on both
sides. [emphasis added]
There is no universally accepted standard for the form or use of the ellipsis.
See Wikipedia, a more authoritative source, or any of a number of style manuals for additional information on the use of spaces, the role of periods, etc.
I agree with @Dan that the question mark is in addition to the ellipsis, which is its own mark of punctuation. Your second example with three dots represents common usage.
answered Nov 24 '16 at 13:00
Richard Kayser
12.3k11541
edited Nov 24 '16 at 14:36
answered Nov 24 '16 at 13:00
Richard Kayser
12.3k11541
answered Nov 24 '16 at 13:00
Richard Kayser
12.3k11541
answered Nov 24 '16 at 13:00
Richard Kayser
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12.3k11541
Wikipedia is not an authoritative site.
– Alan Carmack
Nov 24 '16 at 13:17
2
@AlanCarmack I don't disagree, but it's good enough in this case to get the point across that form and use of the ellipsis is a matter of style.
– Richard Kayser
Nov 24 '16 at 13:31
add a comment |
Wikipedia is not an authoritative site.
– Alan Carmack
Nov 24 '16 at 13:17
2
@AlanCarmack I don't disagree, but it's good enough in this case to get the point across that form and use of the ellipsis is a matter of style.
– Richard Kayser
Nov 24 '16 at 13:31
Wikipedia is not an authoritative site.
– Alan Carmack
Nov 24 '16 at 13:17
Wikipedia is not an authoritative site.
– Alan Carmack
Nov 24 '16 at 13:17
2
2
@AlanCarmack I don't disagree, but it's good enough in this case to get the point across that form and use of the ellipsis is a matter of style.
– Richard Kayser
Nov 24 '16 at 13:31
@AlanCarmack I don't disagree, but it's good enough in this case to get the point across that form and use of the ellipsis is a matter of style.
– Richard Kayser
Nov 24 '16 at 13:31
add a comment |
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The ellipsis is a symbol for words unwritten. The question is additional. "So, are you going to close the door... ?" (I like more space).
– Dan
Nov 24 '16 at 11:09
2
The dots are not single ellipses. The dots are dots. Three dots are a common way to indicate an ellipsis. Two dots are not generally considered as such an indication.
– Helmar
Nov 24 '16 at 15:05