Quick Help: Editing for hyphens

Quick Help: Editing for hyphens

Editing for hyphens

  • Double-check compound words to be sure they are properly closed up, separated, or hyphenated. If in doubt, consult a dictionary. (63a)
  • Check all terms that have prefixes or suffixes to see whether you need hyphens. (63b)
  • Do not hyphenate two-word verbs or word groups that serve as subject complements. (63c)