Is it when the number is above 12 (twelve)... When do you stop typing the actual number and start spelling it out?
2006-12-02 16:46:18 · 30 answers · asked by Elliott 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I usually do it when i'm using more than one number in a paragraph. Like say if I were going to use the number 6 here, and then explain how it can be neat if you add a nine to it.
2006-12-02 16:48:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
As has already been stated, you spell out numbers up to ten. You use numerals when the number is 11 or more. However, you always spell out the number if it is the first "word" of a sentence. Two hundred would be an example of spelling out 200.
2006-12-02 16:49:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure if there is a "cut off" number. I do know, however, that you use actual numbers when you are giving measurements, etc. (2 1/2 cups water). You always spell out the number when it begins a sentence... "Four people went to the movie." Not sure if this helps... but here it is :)
2006-12-02 16:49:42 · answer #3 · answered by Paul T 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My English teacher said that you should only write a number with an actual number when it's over a hundred.Otherwise it should be spelled out. so ... ninety-nine, one hundred, 101.
2006-12-02 16:55:11 · answer #4 · answered by onanist13 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was taught to spell all numbers out under 1000. It depends on how you are using it. If it is temperature, money, or something along those lines, never spell it out. If it is people or things, spell it out. The line is fluid on those kind of things. Good Luck!
2006-12-02 16:49:27 · answer #5 · answered by Abcde 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
My 7th/8th grade history teacher (a reliable source) always said that you should spell out all numbers less than 100. She stressed this especially for formal writing.
2006-12-02 16:48:32 · answer #6 · answered by hippomaiden 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
when typing informally i do whater i feel looks better but when it is formal or im writing in a class or something than i usualy spell out up to ten and write the digits if it is 11 or higher
2006-12-02 16:49:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
When you are speaking in numbers you use numbers (in math equations) and when you are speaking in words (like in a story or letter) you should spell out the numbers (unless it is time or you are illustrating a math concept).
Peace!
2006-12-02 16:48:19 · answer #8 · answered by carole 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
When it's TEN and under. Using the actual numbers is improper and it just looks bad.
2006-12-02 16:57:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 10th grade English teacher told our class that you should type out any numbers below 20.
2006-12-02 16:48:48 · answer #10 · answered by jjc92787 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋