About Desktop Publishing: Revisiting Phone Number Formats

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Desktop Publishing Desktop Publishing Get Started Choose Software Make Something From Jacci Howard Bear, your Guide to Desktop Publishing Generally I can tell a phone number from any other random string of numbers by the ways it is used or where it appears. And separation of the numbers into groups using dots, dashes, parentheses, or spaces is another clue. But I never really thought about there being any absolute right or wrong ways to format a phone number. I blogged about this back in July and a lot of you chimed in with opinions, examples, and sometimes lengthy lessons in formatting phone numbers. Just recently we've had a couple of new comments and one makes a claim that how you do a phone number can make or break your business. What do you think? Phone Numbers: Dots or Dashes Chris writes "My opinion about dots in phone numbers: trendy nonsense." But Printing Guy has even more to say including the assertion that "The decision to use periods is actually indicative of a failing business." That's a strong statement that he expands on with some stats. What do you think about dots vs. dashes or other ways of formatting phone numbers. (newest comments are at the bottom) See More About:  phone numbers  text composition  3-D Printing Now and in the Future I do good to get a flat piece of paper to come out of my printer but I gotta admit that the thought of 3D printing sounds cool. Guide Peter Piazza asks, "Will this technology revolutionize the way we do business?" See More About:  3-d printing  3d printing  Adobe Software Subscriptions According to our poll not many of you are too sure about this new Adobe payment option. In the comments Terry K writes, "Software subscriptions are almost ALWAYS a bad idea for the consumer." Says the math doesn't add up in your favor. Any other points of view out there? Is the ability to pay monthly instead of shelling out all that money at one time an attractive option? See More About:  desktop publishing software  desktop publishing software upgrades  adobe software PrintMaster Reviews 16 & 18 are good numbers but reviewers have nothing good to say about the newer editions. Which do you use and why? See More About:  printmaster  broderbund software  desktop publishing software Desktop Publishing Ads Phone Number DTP Software Desktop Publishing Business Software Easter Bunny Featured Articles Serif Sans Serif Script? The Ancient History of Fonts Font Types All About Resolution PagePlus SE - Limited But Easy to Use About.com Desktop Publishing on Facebook   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Jacci Howard Bear Desktop Publishing Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Desktop Publishing newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Easter The Colors of Easter (Not Just Pastels) Free Easter Egg Fonts Free Easter Bunny Fonts Advertisement