Lesson 9: Numbers in Writing

Hello class! Today, we are going to learn about when to use numbers in writing, and when to use words in their place. While these rules are simple to understand, they are not universal. Remember to consult a style book if writing something that is to be published.

Use Words
1. to begin any sentence: Forty people went to Abby's party.

2. for the first number when two numbers are used one right after the other: The bookshelf had four 7-foot shelves.

Use Numbers
1. for abbreviations, percentages, symbols, units of measurements, dates

2. for page references

3. for large numbers

Well, these are the basic rules of numbers in writing. Remember to always look it up if you are unsure of anything. Until next time!