Is 911 hyphenated?

AP Stylebook Use 911, with no hyphens, in all references for the U.S. emergency call number.

Do you hyphenate numbers in AP style?

Use a figure-word combination. Also note no hyphen linking numerals and the word million, billion, or trillion. See also AP Style Millions, Billions, Trillions Dollars.

Does part time have a hyphen AP style?

AP Style tip: hyphenate part-time when used as a compound modifier: She works part time. She has a part-time job.

How do you write No 1 in AP style?

Ordinal numbers indicate order. Spell out first through ninth and use figures for 10 and above. To indicate a ranking, use “No.” followed by the ranking as a figure….Examples:

1. She was first in line.
2. He’s in 10th grade.
3. We have the No. 1 program in the state.

What was the AP Style Guide for 9 / 11?

But in general, it’s a handy reference manual, albeit a sobering one, complete with pronunciations of the terrorists’ names, descriptions of various agencies and a timeline of 9/11 events. Here’s the official memo from the AP. BC-US–Sept 11-Style And Reference Guide, Advisory

How are numbers written in the AP style?

When following AP style, numbers zero through nine are typically written in word form, while numbers 10 and above are written as cardinal numbers. Some exceptions, however, do exist.

What’s the proper way to use the AP style book?

The context should govern such decisions. As a general rule, though, you should avoid what the Associated Press Stylebook calls “alphabet soup.” Consult the Associated Press Stylebook for specific cases. For numbered addresses, always use figures. Abbreviate Ave., Blvd., and St. and directional cues when used with a numbered address.

How to write P.O.Box in AP style?

Meet me at the bar at 1500 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. You should use periods in the abbreviation P.O. for P.O. Box numbers. Also, please see the AP Style highway designations page for information on how to write highway numbers in your text.