RE: Ampersands in TOC and headers?

[Kat Kuvinka <katkuvinka -at- hotmail -dot- com>]

It is ambiguous, it doesn't mean the same thing in every language. I guess if your translators know what you mean by "&", they can translate it. In general, I am learning that it is safest to  try to be clear about everything that will be localized.

> 
> I understand why you'd avoid contractions. Why avoid the ampersand?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Leonard
> 
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> 
> Both should be avoided if you are localizing. 
> 
> > 
> > On Feb 10, 2010 4:26AM, Laura Lemay wrote:
> > >
> > > I have used ampersands in chapter titles and headings and no one has
> > > come to my castle with
> > > torches and pitchforks yet.
> > >
> > > On the other hand, I also frequently use contractions and the
> > > editorial people get really mad at me about that, so
> > > grain of salt, etc.
> > >
> > 
> > We go the other way: most contractions are
> > ok but we don't use ampersands.
> > 
> > -- Janice
> > 
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