EDIT: Problem solved, thread may be closed.

[weflyhigh]

Just a quick question, but when you write an essay, what are the "rules" for deciding between writing a number out (thirty) and actually putting the number (30)?

In context:
"...had to complete (30/thirty) hours of community service..."

 

[Cerpin Taxt]

As I recall, anything less than three digits should be spelled out.

 

[SonnyDaze]

4:20

 

[Crono]

Either is acceptable, but "thirty" is probably preferred when using low numbers or if you aren't using too many numbers in your essay.

 

[RichUK]

thirty

 

[hjo3]

"Thirty" is more genteel.

 

[wazzledoozle]

Every teacher I've ever had always said to spell out numbers until the 100's.

 

[weflyhigh]

Originally posted by: Garth
As I recall, anything less than three digits should be spelled out.

That's what I thought, thank you very much ATOT.

 

[Kreon]

My English teachers have always said spell it
though I've never been marked off for it on any papers...

 

[Mellman]

I was always taught if its ten or under spell it out, > ten then you can use the digits...but meh