[bksvol-discuss] Re: apostrophes where there should be quotes?

  • From: "Evan Reese" <mentat1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 19:37:22 -0700

Check the preliminary material. If the book was printed in England, then the apostrophes are the correct method of quotation. In that case, don't change them. Another idea is to check for British spelling, i.e. colour, organise, stuff like that. If you see that, then it's a pretty sure bet that the apostrophes are actually correct.


Evan

----- Original Message ----- From: "Lori" <twilight2@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2007 4:29 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] apostrophes where there should be quotes?


Hi all,

I'm validating and it appears that the quotes have scanned as apostrophes or maybe single quotes. So, while reading using the screenreader it is saying apostrophe at the beginning and end of each quotation. Any suggestions on how to address this?

L...

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