"Each and Every" and "Whether or Not"

[Ben]

Only using the word "each" might imply possible exceptions that would cause a transaction not to be recorded. Maybe conisder using the word "all?"

Keith Hansen <KRH at weiland-wfg.com> wrote:  I'm editing material written by an author who uses the words "each and
every" repeatedly. For example: "Each and every transaction is recorded
in the log."

Is there any reason to use "each and every"? Why not one of the
following:
"Each transaction is recorded in the log."
"Every transaction is recorded in the log."

I view "each and every" as redundant:
* If EACH transaction is recorded, that implies EVERY transaction is
recorded. 
* If EVERY transaction is recorded, that implies EACH one is recorded.

Similarly, the author uses "whether or not": "This report indicates
whether or not the process was successful."

Again, why not: "This report indicates whether the process was
successful." By implication, the report either tells me "Yes, it was
successful" or "No, it was not successful."

Any opinions on either of these usages?

Thanks!

Keith







^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Create HTML or Microsoft Word content and convert to Help file formats or 
printed documentation. Features include support for Windows Vista & 2007 
Microsoft Office, team authoring, plus more.
http://www.DocToHelp.com/TechwrlList

Now shipping: Help & Manual 4 with RoboHelp(r) import! New editor,
full Unicode support. Create help files, web-based help and PDF in up
to 106 languages with Help & Manual: http://www.helpandmanual.com

---
You are currently subscribed to TECHWR-L as baj357 at gmail.com.

To unsubscribe send a blank email to 
techwr-l-unsubscribe at lists.techwr-l.com
or visit http://lists.techwr-l.com/mailman/options/techwr-l/baj357%40gmail.com


To subscribe, send a blank email to techwr-l-join at lists.techwr-l.com

Send administrative questions to admin at techwr-l.com. Visit
http://www.techwr-l.com/ for more resources and info.