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>> A) Press the tab out, toward the edge of the case.
>> B) Press the tab out, towards the edge of the case.
>> Which one? Both sound okay to my ears. Is there a
>> rule for correct application?
> In the United States, toward is preferred.
Both being equal, I would go with "towards". Having said that, as long as
you use it consistently, it doesn't make much difference.
The US prefers "toward" eh? Then I would say "towards" is definitely the way
to go. The same for "colour", "humour", and "honour". Oh... and re-open
trade with Cuba too, please.
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Be seeing you,
Dave
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John David Hickey
Grand Poohbah of Documentation
ToonBoom Technologies
Montreal, Quebec, Canada eh?
pg: 514-205-9209
They say the pen is mightier than the sword.
But if you miss a deadline, you'd better bring the sword.
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Don't confuse my opinions with my employer's.
Each exists in blissful ignorance of the other.
