Tag Archives: AP Style

After Elon Musk renamed his social media platform 'X," the Associated Press Stylebook advised we explain it was 'formerly known as Twitter.'

Fans of Oxford Commas won't like this post, I'm sure. But while commas are critically important, some are more important than others.

Most people think they know the can answer correctly if they were asked, 'What does Wi-Fi stand for?' But you shouldn't be so sure.

When you refer to that certain social platform these days, are you calling it Twitter or X? AP Style recently tackled that topic.

Namesakes are people (or things) who have the same name as another. For this post, we'll focus on names that include Sr., Jr., III, etc.

Of the various AP Style rules I teach new writers at my real job, one of the most consistently confusing rules involve street abbreviations.

Over the weekend, I saw a news report that referred to a 'fatal drowning.' That left me wondering if there's another kind.

Since June is Pride Month, you're going to see a lot of LGBTQ+ stories. You're going to see an increasing use of the word 'queer' as well.

When you're talking about the pesky little marsupial, should you call it an opossum or possum? Both are valid depending on the use.

We're seeing entirely too much of the term 'woke' these days. The Associated Press just addressed its use and controversy in its Stylebook.

A pair of relatively new gender-neutral terms describe members of the Latin community. But should you go with Latine or Latinx?

Questions about the Nashville school shooter's pronouns have become more confusing because of a lack of consistency among media outlets.

Recently updated guidance from the Associated Press Stylebook now advises writers to use 'LGBTQ+' when describing homosexuality.

Should you spell a country's name the way the world spells it or the way the country itself does? That prompts this question of Turkey or Turkiye?

As we edge closer to Dec. 25, I ask this simple question: Do we need a rule about whether you should use Christmas or Xmas for the holiday?

When visiting your favorite fast-food restaurant, will you go through its drive-through or drive-thru lane to pick up a bite to eat?