TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
Subject:Re: " vs ' - when do you use them? From:Elisabeth Zakes <ezakes -at- PLANVIEW -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 22 Apr 1999 08:49:58 -0500
On Tuesday, April 20, 1999 2:47 PM, Debbie Packer
[SMTP:dpacker -at- STINGRAYBOATS -dot- COM] wrote:
> My question:
>
> Am I using the quotes correctly or does it matter which ones I use?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Debbie
Depends on which side of the pond you are. British usage defaults to a
single quote (click the 'Build Your Boat' button) with double quotes
inside them. American usage is just the opposite. But use the same style
throughout.
Elisabeth B. Zakes
PlanView, Inc., Austin, TX
ezakes -at- planview -dot- com http://www.planview.com
