Using numerals

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   Hope this isn't a dumb question. For word count purposes: I know some styles require spelling out a numeral. My story has the number "180" in it, which will count as one word, but spelled out as "one hundred eighty" would count as three words. Just making sure it is OK to use numerals and not spell them out, so it would be one word? Thank you!

Edited by LindaBudz - 06 Dec 2025 at 12:40pm

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LindaBudz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List NYC Midnight Addict Joined: 01 Oct 2022 Location: Sterling, VA Status: Offline Points: 1006	Post Options Post Reply Quote LindaBudz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Using numerals Posted: 06 Dec 2025 at 12:05pm
	Hope this isn't a dumb question. For word count purposes: I know some styles require spelling out a numeral. My story has the number "180" in it, which will count as one word, but spelled out as "one hundred eighty" would count as three words. Just making sure it is OK to use numerals and not spell them out, so it would be one word? Thank you! Edited by LindaBudz - 06 Dec 2025 at 12:40pm
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NYC Midnight Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Location: Worldwide Status: Offline Points: 1978	Post Options Post Reply Quote NYC Midnight Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Dec 2025 at 2:31pm
	Yes, it would be acceptable to use numerals instead of spelling them out in your story. Good luck!
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