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Tag results: Copy editing

Bare-Metal Writing

Over the decades, word processors have continually gained new features that get in the way of the ultimate goal: writing. How do we get back to that goal?

Aug 18, 2016

They Should Stop

The singular "they" is the Rodney Dangerfield of grammar, despite being around far longer than "he or she." But is they close to mainstream acceptance?

Aug 04, 2016

 Related Tags: microsoft word, ibm pc, language, english language, writing, journalism, word processors, singular they, grammar, jim henson, copy editing, markdown, bare-metal writing, editing, wordperfect, raymond scott, they, generic he

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