I was taught that q. should not stand alone, therefore, I would transcribe it "every Monday, Wedn
Posted By: MTME on 2008-08-19
In Reply to: Latin abbreviation help - Barb
Subject: I was taught that q. should not stand alone, therefore, I would transcribe it "every Monday, Wednesday and Friday x6 weeks." (sm)
No space after the x per AAMT-BOS2.
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- Latin abbreviation help - Barb
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