Generally speaking, unless you add the word “administration,” “social security” does not need to be capped. …He is not old enough for social security. …I will use my social security for that. A reporter just presented this context, where I think it should be capped as it is talking about the entity. …Did you speak with Social Security about that …
Capping the Word “People”
Because “people” has a generic meaning, it should be capped when it is a party to the lawsuit. …The People will prove that these people are guilty. …The People rest. Happy punctuating! Margie
The Word “Court”
The word “court.” standing alone, is capped when it refers to the judge, one trial judge, and the judge alone. Otherwise, it is not capped. …The Court will rule on the motion. …The court will adjourn for the day. …We will go to court with this. …The trial court has the power to decide on this. Happy punctuating! Margie
Names of Code Books
The names of the code books are capped. …It is a part of the Penal Code. …I am referring to the Business and Professions Code Section 3546. Happy punctuating! Margie
The Word “Number”
When the word number is part of a sequential reference in front of a figure, it should be abbreviated “No.” The plural is “Nos.” …I believe it is page No. 4. …It is referenced here as Check No. 4543. …They were listed in Chapters Nos. 5 and 7. Happy punctuating! Margie
Capping After the Dash
Do not cap a word after a dash unless it always has to be capped. …He was on his way to — to visit her in the hospital. …She helped him to — helped her to the couch after she fell. When there is a complete chance of topic after the dash, paragraph the next sentence. Of course, the paragraphed …
The Word “The”
The word the is capped as a part of a name if the company/group includes it as part of its formal name. You just have to do the research to see what the organization does. Happy punctuating! Margie
Those Capital Letters…
Just a reminder that, when using direct address, titles are capped and words that are just designations are not capped. …I want to know, Officer, where you were. …Show us, Detective, how you did that. …Tell me, sir, how far you went. …Would you please, hon, hand me the remote. Happy punctuating! Margie
The Quotation Mark and Caps
The rule is that the first word of a quote is capped if it begins a grammatically complete thought or anything that stands for a complete thought. Otherwise, it is lowercase. …Q Where were you all headed that morning? …A We were headed to work. …Q When you say, “We were headed to work,” do you mean to your regular …
Capitalization after a Dash and a Colon
Capitalize the first word after a colon only when it begins a complete sentence. …This is what I want to know: What day did he arrive? …This is what I want to know: the day he arrived. …He provided the following data: The date was the 4th at a little after 5:00. …He provided the following data: the 4th of …