Topics pertaining to the use or meaning of symbols other than punctuation in written English
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What is the difference between 20$ and $20?
I am seeing both 20$ and $20 usages. (20 is nonessential to this question.)
What is the difference between them?
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How does one pronounce the '@' symbol?
How can I pronounce @ symbol: At / At the rate?
Can I use it in a sentence? Please explain with an example.
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Symbol, punctuation, or abbreviation that indicates a “paraphrase”? [duplicate]
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What is the proper use of [square brackets] in quotes?
This question is born of practical necessity - one that I encountered while quoting a reference in "another" Stack ...
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What the #$@&%*! is that called?
Is there a name for the use of symbols in place of curse words, for example #$@&%*!?
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What's the word Copyright and `(C)' mean?
In the lines:
Copyright (C) 1994 Tom
Copyright (C) 1995, 1996 Cruise
Copyright (C) 1997, 1998 Louis
Here, what's the original meaning of "Copyright"? And why the mark "(C)"?
And, what is ...
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Does the “@” symbol have a name? [duplicate]
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How to pronounce @ symbol?
In Spanish, @ is called arroba.
I saw this question, and it says it's called "commercial at" according to Wikipedia. A lot of languages have ...
