Abbreviations SR1.2

Capitalization

Capitalize abbreviations when the word or words represented would ordinarily be capitalized.
Btu (British thermal unit)

Capitalize abbreviations when the abbreviation itself has become established as a capital.
         TV
         VCR
         CD (on 2nd reference; spell out on first reference)
         No., Nos.

Abbreviations, SR1.1
Capitalization, SR1.2
Company Names, SR1.3
Dates and Times, SR1.4
Degrees and Certifications, SR1.5
Periods, SR1.6
Plurals, SR1.7
Spaces, SR1.8

See also Capitalization.

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