Do you capitalize abbreviation states?

Do you capitalize abbreviation states?

Because state names represent specific places, they are always capitalized. If they are paired with a specific city or town, the first letter of the city’s name will also be capitalized. A comma should come between a city and state to properly punctuate it.

Can you abbreviate State on letter?

In text sentences, do not abbreviate names of states (see CBE Style Manual). In addresses, use the 2-letter codes that were first issued by the U.S. Postal Service in 1963 (see Table below) to abbreviate names of states.

Should state and territory be Capitalised?

States and territories Use initial capitals for words in the formal name. Use lower case for generic or plural references.

When should you use state abbreviations?

Abbreviate state names when used in (1) datelines on stories (e.g., KOSHKONONG, Mo.), (2) photo captions, (3) lists, (4) tables, and (5) short-form listings of party affiliation (e.g., D-Calif.). Refer to AP’s “datelines” entry for use of certain well-known city names alone.

When do you abbreviated the name of a state?

When the name of a city and state are used together, the name of the state should be abbreviated (except for Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Ohio, Texas and Utah). States should also be abbreviated when used as part of a short-form political affiliation. Examples: He was travelling to Nashville, Tenn.

When to use U.S.as an abbreviation?

United States can be abbreviated as “U.S.” when it is used as an adjective. Examples: U.S. population and U.S. Census Bureau.

When to use U.S.as an APA abbreviation?

United States and U.S. In APA style, “United States” should always be spelled out when it is used as a noun or location. Example: In the United States, 67% reported this experience. United States can be abbreviated as “U.S.” when it is used as an adjective.

Do you need to indicate the state in a citation?

There are a few special rules for state case citations. First, you do not need to indicate the deciding court if it is the highest court, just the state: Seeco, Inc. v. Hales, 22 S.W.3d 157 (Ark. 2000). Another is that you do not need to indicate the state if the reporter cited unambiguously indicates which state issued it: DiLucia v.