Abbreviations, SR1.8

Spaces

Use a space between a number and an abbreviation of a metric unit, or hyphenate if used as a modifier.
     3 g
     2-L bottle

Exception: 6d nail (this is the abbreviation for a 6-penny nail)

Use a space between two initials of a person’s name.
    J. P. Doe

Omit the space between initials of a company name.
     E.F. Hutton

Omit the spaces between three or more initials of a person’s name.
     J.F.K.
     F.D.R.

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

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