Using Commas in Numbers, Addresses, and Letters
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Grant Savage
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Using Commas in Numbers, Addresses, and Letters.
By Grant Savage
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Using Commas in Numbers
Use a comma or commas to separate groups of three digits in large numbers.
Commas make large numbers easier to read by grouping the digits. In general, with large numbers of more than three digits, use a comma after every third digit starting from the right. However, do not use commas in ZIP codes, telephone numbers, page numbers, years, serial numbers, or hours numbers.
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Comma Rule | Example |
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Use commas in large numbers of more than three digits. | 1,435 graduates |
Do not use commas in ZIP codes, telephone numbers, page numbers, years, serial numbers, or house numbers. | ZIP code 28462 Year 2016 |
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Using Commas with Addresses and Letters.
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Using Commas with Addresses and Letters
Use commas to punctuate specific parts of addresses and letters.
Commas are used in addresses, salutations of friendly letters, and closings of friendly or business letters.
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Comma Rule | Example |
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On an envelope or at the top of a letter, use a comma between the city and the state's postal abbreviation. (When applicable, also use a comma between the street address and the apartment number.) | Mrs. Christine Becker |
In a sentence, use a comma after each element of the address, other than the state's postal abbreviation. | Send a thank-you note to Mrs. Christine Becker, 33 Henley Road, Apt. 103, Austin, TX 73344. |
Use a comma after the salutation in a friendly letter and after the closing in all letters. | Dear Mike, |
Using Commas in Numbers, Addresses, and Letters.
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