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. , : ; - ( ) [ ] { } “ ” ’ ! / ?

 

  When it comes to the use of punctuation marks/symbols in your writing(s), which one or ones cause you the most confusion as to where, when, and how to use them or not use them?

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Posted - July 27, 2021
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  • : and ;   next would be [] and {} which I avoid completely.
      July 28, 2021 3:09 AM MDT
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  • 16262
    Is there ever an appropriate time to use this one?


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      July 28, 2021 3:46 AM MDT
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  • 52954


      Grrrrrrr. To ask me something like that is utter blasphemy!  Even thinking it is bad enough!



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      July 28, 2021 7:10 AM MDT
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  • 44232
    This may be the only time I have ever used this.  ^ I don't even know what it is for.
      July 28, 2021 7:35 AM MDT
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  • 19942
    Isn't that used in some foreign languages - like an umlaut (Ü)?

    EDIT:  

    The ^caret symbol - Grammar.com

    https://www.grammar.com › the_^caret_symbol
     
    In some languages, the tone in which a word is said keeps changing with pitch falling down and rising from syllable to syllable or even word-to-word.
    This post was edited by SpunkySenior at July 28, 2021 2:28 PM MDT
      July 28, 2021 8:06 AM MDT
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  • 16262
    I'm surprised at you, it's required in science (math is a science). In typing, the caret symbol is used to indicate indices.2^3 = 2 cubed = 8.
      July 28, 2021 5:32 PM MDT
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  • 44232
    That's the lazy man's way. 2³ = 8

    https://usefulshortcuts.com/alt-codes/maths-alt-codes.php
     This post was edited by Element 99 at July 29, 2021 7:29 AM MDT
      July 29, 2021 7:24 AM MDT
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  • 16262
    Try doing that on a mobile device. Go on, I dare you.
      July 29, 2021 5:43 PM MDT
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  • 44232
    Not on mine. I can't even type ^.

      July 29, 2021 5:47 PM MDT
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  • 10469
    < and >  (just makes me want to scream @*%!)
      July 28, 2021 12:05 PM MDT
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  • 44232
    Less than, greater than.
      July 28, 2021 2:29 PM MDT
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  • 10469
    Oh, I know what they are, the problem is that I can never remember which is which.  Although the answer is probably simple, I seem to have a mental block when it comes to these signs.
      July 28, 2021 9:45 PM MDT
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  • 16262
    Think of it as a crocodile. It wants to eat the bigger one.
      July 29, 2021 5:44 PM MDT
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