Title: Which is correct....
Post by: mlm668 on June 07, 2002, 07:09:52 pm
or are both?
Lately I have been seeing people type telephone numbers as "888.555.5555" in both letters and e-mails. One fellow even had it this way on his personalized memo form. I still type them with dashes (888-555-5555).
Is using a decimal instead of a dash a new "standard" or does it matter?
Michelle
Lately I have been seeing people type telephone numbers as "888.555.5555" in both letters and e-mails. One fellow even had it this way on his personalized memo form. I still type them with dashes (888-555-5555).
Is using a decimal instead of a dash a new "standard" or does it matter?
Michelle
Title: Re: Which is correct....
Post by: radaro on June 07, 2002, 08:35:30 pm
I don't think it matters. I see the periods on people's business cards, e-Mail signatures, etc. I think people think it looks more "internet-savvy" or something.
Title: Re: Which is correct....
Post by: blufire21 on June 07, 2002, 09:10:08 pm
It can go both ways. I think it is just easier of some people because they type using the 10-key instead of the keyboard. When I'm typing an non-business email I use dots. When I type a business email or a letter I still use (555) 555-5555. But then again, I'm kind of old fashion.
Ellen (2 1/2 hours to go) in TX
Ellen (2 1/2 hours to go) in TX
Title: Re: Which is correct....
Post by: mlm668 on June 07, 2002, 09:31:56 pm
So I guess it all boils down to personal preference. I was just wondering if it was a new standard. If so, its one I would definately balk at changing to. I can see where some would find it easier to type the decimal with 10-key, but I can do either with no problem. If anything, I would have to think to use the decimal instead of a dash.
I personally think it looks unprofessional, but I am also very "old school" about a lot of things. To each his own.
Michelle
I personally think it looks unprofessional, but I am also very "old school" about a lot of things. To each his own.
Michelle