Popular punctuation
This punctuation mark is treated as a three-letter word with spaces on either side.
What is an ellipsis?
Do this to the first word following a colon in a complete sentence.
What is capitalize?
These measurements no longer have a space between the number and the abbreviation.
What are measurements of data?
Instead of the postal code, AP prefers this abbreviation for the state of Michigan.
What is “Mich.”?
Instead of the brand name Popsicle, these two terms are preferred for generic reference.
What are "ice pop" and "frozen pop"?
This mark of punctuation is used to introduce quotes of more than one sentence.
What is a colon?
In titles, this word is always capped when part of an infinitive verb.
What is “to”?
This method of citing sources has been retired, thanks to our switch to AP style.
What are footnotes?
This sport identification code is used to refer to Alpine Skiing.
What is SKI?
Use this term instead of the gendered "busboy" or "busgirl."
What is "busser"?
This type of punctuation is used between the numbers of betting odds for gambling.
What is a hyphen?
Instead of the capped-term "Realtor," we prefer this generic form.
Instead of the general headline-style of AP, recipe titles should be formatted this way.
What is all caps?
SUSHI CASSEROLE
“Abbreviate ______, boulevard, and street in numbered addresses."
What is “avenue”?
When writing a recipe for a baked good, you should default to this type of salt as an ingredient.
What is table salt?