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Capitalization in Context: When Word Won’t Help

Though capitalization can depend on context, there are some general rules that will apply most of the time. Proper nouns and adjectives—including the names of people, places, and brands—are almost always capitalized.

November 9, 2021 in CMOS for PerfectIt.

Hyphenation in Context: The Chicago Manual of Style for PerfectIt

Editors spend a lot of time making decisions related to hyphens. That’s because hyphenation depends not only on accepted usage but also on context—and sometimes on both.

October 12, 2021 in CMOS for PerfectIt.

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