It's time to wrap up this series with a quick look at why the rules alone are sometimes a bit insufficient. At these times, a less strict judgment is in order.

Now don't be put off by this idea. After spending three previous posts (The Basics, Context, and Names) learning the rules, we're not throwing them out the window. Those rules are enough to answer the vast majority of your questions about whether to use a word or an Arabic numeral. Just be prepared for those odd times that the nature of the content demands a little different approach.

This situation often happens when more than one figure of the... Click here to read the rest of this post at the Sunny Words Blog.

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This has been a great series of blog posts with lots of information. Thanks for putting it all together AnnaLisa I always learn something new when I read your blog.

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Thanks for the compliment, Tess! I appreciate that.

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AnnaLisa Michalski, Sunny Words Writing Services

AnnaLisa,

Great topic and one that I struggle with when I create '8 Tips to...' or '5 Tips to...". Using the letters (eight and five) just does not have the same results (for better readership) if I use words.

I posted to your blog.

Thank you for sharing. Love talking about words and rules of words!

Janine

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Janine,

I apologize for the tardiness of this response. I have FINALLY posted a reply to your blog comment. You made a great point. Thanks so much for your input!

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AnnaLisa Michalski, Sunny Words Writing Services