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Old 11-April-2006, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by pumpkinpie
I, three, was taught that. Additional words not to be capatalized: conjuctions (and, but,), prepositions 4 letters or shorter (with, of; but through and above, do get capatalized.) This is from memory, not doing any research. Corrections appreciated!
Prepositions of two syllables get capitalized. At least, that's what I learned. And, frankly, just because some things choose to break the rule doesn't mean the rule has changed. The not-capitalization of articles is such an example. It always, always jars my eyes when I see it.

Oh, and Donnie B., I'm with you on the double spaces.
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