Use commas to separate items in a series, and use commas to separate certain kinds of
clauses.
In a series of three or more items, use a comma before the final and or
or to avoid potentially changing the meaning of the sentence. This comma is called a serial
comma or an Oxford comma. Recommended: Locations are divided into
zones, regions, and multi-regions. Not recommended: Locations are divided into
zones, regions and multi-regions. In general, place a comma after an introductory word or phrase. Recommended: Finally, only groups that
contain parameters appear in this list. Recommended: Based on the requirements of
your game, you can implement this method to update game information. When a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or,
nor, for, so, or yet) separates two independent
clauses, insert a comma after the first clause (before the conjunction) unless
both clauses are very short. Recommended: The libraries make
feed creation easier, and they ensure that only valid feeds are produced. Not recommended: The libraries make
feed creation easier and they ensure that only valid feeds are produced. Recommended: Type your ID and click OK. Not recommended: Type your ID, and click
OK. When an independent clause and a dependent clause are separated by a
coordinating conjunction, insert a comma only if the sentence could
be misunderstood without one. Recommended: Direct-access flags are
plain variables and can be read directly. Not recommended: Direct-access flags are
plain variables, and can be read directly. Recommended: The manager acknowledged the
last team member who entered the room, and started the meeting. Not recommended: The manager acknowledged
the last team member who entered the room and started the meeting. It's often a good idea to set off certain kinds of clauses with a comma or
other punctuation for clarity. A couple of specific places where commas are a good idea: In general, don't use a comma before the causal conjunction because unless it is being
used at the start of a nonrestrictive clause. For more information,
see the Chicago Manual of Style Q&A entry on
using
commas with because. For information about punctuating numbers, see Commas and decimal
points in numbers. For information about punctuating examples, see Format examples.Serial commas
Commas after introductory words and phrases
Commas separating two independent clauses
Commas separating independent from dependent clauses
Set off other kinds of clauses
Recommended
Not recommended
Name of the group, which has a maximum length of 200 characters.
Name of the group which has a maximum length of 200 characters.
The variable must have a value; otherwise, the server returns an error.
The variable must have a value otherwise the server returns an error.
You can use the same key name in multiple backend services and backend buckets, because
each set of keys is independent of the others.
You can use the same key name in multiple backend services and backend buckets because
each set of keys is independent of the others.
Punctuate numbers
Punctuate examples
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Last updated 2024-10-15 UTC.
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