atw: Re: It's Vs It is
- From: "Naomi Kramer" <nomesque@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 13:34:44 +1000
One thing that occurs to me - rather unrelated to English grammar. I
have a vague memory of reading something stating that help files will
sometimes line break on apostrophes? Is this the case? If so, would
this be a deterrent (from contractions) for some?
- Naomi
> I'm wondering if anyone has an opinion on the use of
> "it's" as opposed to "it is"?
> In the past I have religiously avoided apostrophe use
> of any kind.
> However, I'm beginning to think it can add a personal
> and casual feel to all the technobabble.
> Is there a consensus? For example, is it harder to read
> "it's"? Or, is it in fact easier/faster to read?
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