Tasnif Style Guide — Page 62

62 TAŞNIF STYLE GUIDE Numbers The primary style decision regarding numbers is if they should be written out with words or documented as numerical figures. In general, the oSG indicates numbers less than 100 should be written out (e. g. three, seventy-five, ninety-nine, etc. ). However, exceptions do apply to this general rule, for example: ■ " " " ■ Since it's been five years since he turned 25, he must be in his thirtieth year. (Use numerical figures for ages but write out ordinal numbers. ) I've told you a thousand times that the man is one in a million! (Write out informal phrases that do not represent an exact number. ) Print me fifty 10-page booklets. (Mix styles for purposes of clarity. ) The doses came in increments of 60, 90, and 120 milligrams. (for consistency and clarity; not sixty, ninety and 120) thirty-five pounds or £35 (Currency may be spelled out or written with figures. ) The time is 4 a. m. or 4 o'clock. (time) The time is 4:12 a. m. (US and Scandinavia use a colon between the hour and minutes when expressing time. ) The time is 4. 12 p. m. (UK English uses a full stop. ) Her birthday is 4 January 1998. (dates) Money should be documented with the applicable local currency symbols and styles. During the time of the Promised Messiah (as),