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Proper way to type height measurements - nm

Posted By: MT in MS on 2006-10-06
In Reply to: if they say *foot* - give 'em foot....nm - no comma - 5 foot 1 inch......nm

Subject: Proper way to type height measurements - nm

I was taught to always type 5 feet 1 inch. Is that not the standard?


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