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Subject:Use of the word "the" in figure captions From:Katherin King <kking -at- BROOKTROUT -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 13 Jul 1998 10:06:33 -0400
There's a difference of opinion between myself and my supervisor over
the use of the word "The" in figure captions, as in "The such-and-such
dialog box." He wants the word "the" removed, I think it should stay. I
looked it up in the MS Manual of Style and found support for my opinion.
I would appreciate other opinions on this.
Kathy Stanzler
Technical Writer
Brooktrout Technology Inc.
Southborough, MA
(508) 786-9182
kking -at- brooktrout -dot- com
