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To Cap or Not to Cap "Social Security"
Generally speaking, unless you add the word "administration," "social security" does not need to be capped.
...He is not old enough for social security.
...I will use my social security for that.
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Capping the Word "People"
Because "people" has a generic meaning, it should be capped when it is a party to the lawsuit.
...The People will prove that these people are guilty.
...The People rest.
Happy punctuating!
Margie
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The Word "Court"
The word "court." standing alone, is capped when it refers to the judge, one trial judge, and the judge alone. Otherwise, it is not capped.
...The Court will rule on the motion.
...The court will...
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Names of Code Books
The names of the code books are capped.
...It is a part of the Penal Code.
...I am referring to the Business and Professions Code Section 3546.
Happy punctuating!
Margie
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The Word "Number"
When the word number is part of a sequential reference in front of a figure, it should be abbreviated "No." The plural is "Nos."
...I believe it is page No. 4.
...It is referenced here as Check No...
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Capping After the Dash
Do not cap a word after a dash unless it always has to be capped.
...He was on his way to -- to visit her in the hospital.
...She helped him to -- helped her to the couch after she fell.
When the...
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The Word "The"
The word the is capped as a part of a name if the company/group includes it as part of its formal name. You just have to do the research to see what the organization does.
Happy punctuating!
Margie
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Those Capital Letters...
Just a reminder that, when using direct address, titles are capped and words that are just designations are not capped.
...I want to know, Officer, where you were.
...Show us, Detective, how you di...
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The Quotation Mark and Caps
The rule is that the first word of a quote is capped if it begins a grammatically complete thought or anything that stands for a complete thought. Otherwise, it is lowercase.
...Q Where were you ...