In AP (Associated Press) style, ages are always written as numerals, never spelled out even for numbers under ten that would normally be written as words. For example, you would write “a 5-year-old boy” rather than “a five-year-old boy,” and “She is 9 years old” rather than “nine years old.” When an age is used […]

In AP Style, the title “Administrative Law Judge” should be capitalized when used as a formal title before a person’s name. However, it should not be capitalized when used in a general sense or when referring to multiple people. AP Style also gives a guideline to write down the federal title ‘Administrative Law Judge’. This […]

In AP (Associated Press) style, a.m. and p.m. are written in lowercase letters with periods after each letter never as “AM/PM” or “am/pm.” Times are expressed using figures, with the exception of noon and midnight, which are spelled out rather than written as 12 p.m. or 12 a.m. (to avoid confusion). A key rule is […]

In AP Style, numbers are generally written out as words from one to nine, and figures are used for numbers 10 and above. There are also specific rules for using numerals in contexts like addresses, dates, percentages, and measurements to maintain clarity and consistency in writing. Writing Numbers In AP Style: General rule Mostly people […]

AP Style distinguishes among the terms alumnus, alumni, alumna, and alumnae, each describing a specific group of graduates. Using these terms correctly is essential for clarity, as they vary based on gender and number. What AP Style Suggests? People often get confused between the words alumnus, alumni, alumna and alumnae. AP Style guide suggests writers […]