Where is semicolon key

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To create the semicolon symbol using a U. Use a semicolon between independent clauses which are linked in meaning with a transitional word. This rule means that a writer may use semicolons between two complete sentences that are joined by transition words like however, meanwhile, next, similarly, therefore, for example, in addition, in conclusion, etc.

Use a semicolon to join two related independent clauses in place of a comma and a coordinating conjunction and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet. Make sure when you use the semicolon that the connection between the two independent clauses is clear without the coordinating conjunction.

The most common use of the semicolon is to join two independent clauses without using a conjunction like and. Do you use a capital letter after a semicolon? The good part is that you can use alt code keyboard shortcuts to insert these punctuation symbols on your Windows and Mac documents easily. Related: Alt code keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Mac. In the below table we have given the complete list of punctuation symbols with Windows and Mac shortcuts. On Mac documents like Pages, press alt or option key and type the Mac code.

Remember, you should toggle Unicode Hex Input for using these alt code shortcuts. Note: The quotation symbols may look curly on the browser, however you can make them straight by changing the settings in the documents. Also, symbols showing as square box on the browser will look like a proper symbol on your documents.

The shortcuts for the punctuation emoji symbols are also included in the above table.