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Jun 24 2009 1:06PM GMT
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, abbreviations, state names, writing for business, AP style, Quiz
State names — abbreviate or not?
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, abbreviations, state names, writing for business, AP style, Quiz
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Which is correct? HP’s corporate headquarters are in Palo Alto, ______. a. CA b. California |
Answer: a.
Explanation: To conform to AP style, abbreviate state names when used in conjunction with a town or city name. (However, if the city is not specified, spell out the full state name.)
David Davies published this handy AP style tipsheet.
Here’s a list of abbreviations for state and province names, including both current and old-style.
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