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Yes, there should be a space on both sides of the ellipsis when following CMOS style, unless the first ellipsis point is actually a period at the end of the preceding sentence (in which case, there would be a space after the period, follow by the ellipsis and ending with another space before the nex RE: Capitalization after Ellipsis in Quotation

Can anyone explain the difference between suspension points and an ellipsis? Is one an actual pause in the "conversation" and one an omission of text? Where is it appropriate to use ? CMS note I am attempting to copy edit a paper where the author uses ellipsis points in brackets, i.e. isn't an ellipsis a pause already? To me, the comma somewhat breaks the effect the ellipsis is trying to achieve. This is not related to quotations.When referring to ellipsis used with other punctuation, CMoS 13.39 gives the example:īut I can't think of a reason why the ungainly comma following the ellipsis in this example (used to indicate faltering thought or incomplete speech) should be necessary. (In this light-hearted example, the ellipsis is a pause for effect. This is done when a pause for effect is required. You can also extend a sentence with three dots. (The original quotation is "Don't be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people's thinking.") Don't be trapped by dogma." (Apple Founder Steve Jobs)

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.

(The poem's full title is "Fame Is The Spur That The Clear Spirit Doth Raise.")

When I asked her what poem she intended to read, she said John Milton's "Fame Is the Spur.".

If an ellipsis is used to replace words that end a quoted sentence, then it is usual to use 4 dots: three for the ellipsis and one for the period (full stop). The three dots show readers that text has been omitted.) (The author considers the text between "services" and "outlined" to be irrelevant.

Jameson promised: "In accordance with the statement, the bank will provide the services.outlined in the brochure.".

With ellipsis: "A hat should be taken off when you greet a lady and left off nothing looks more stupid than a hat.".

Original: "A hat should be taken off when you greet a lady and left off for the rest of your life – nothing looks more stupid than a hat.".

Here is another example of an ellipsis replacing text in a quotation:

With ellipsis: "I stopped believing in Santa Claus when.

Original: "I stopped believing in Santa Claus when my mother took me to see him in a department store, and he asked for my autograph." (Actress Shirley Temple).

Examples of Three Dots (Ellipsis) in a Quotation