08-12-2008, 02:40 PM
Quote:While many designers have been quick to embrace web standards, its surprising how often the basic standards of typography are neglected. Here are ten deadly sins to avoid in your web typography:
1. Using hyphens instead of an em dash
If you need to interrupt yourself, do it with an em dash (&mdash instead of a pair of minus signs. This is a top pet peeve for countless editors.
2. Using periods instead of ellipses . . . :twistedevil:
full article: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/08/...aphy-sins/