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*Click Gimfratz, then click the display to add new locations.*
That should have a semicolon. Click Gimfratz; then, click ...
*Click Gimfratz, and then click the display to add new locations.*
That doesn't need a semicolon.
But, I don't think our readers know what to do with a semicolon, so my
advice is to be consistent and do it one way.
Cheers,
Sean
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Sean Brierley
Technical Writer
www.accu-time.com
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Subject: "and then," or simply "then"?
In the context of a user guide, consider:
*Click Gimfratz, then click the display to add new locations.*
Using M$ Word, it insists this should read:
*Click Gimfratz, and then click the display to add new locations.*
In today's language, I think "and" is superfluous. What's your take?
> Chris
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