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Numbers

Spell out the numbers zero to ninety-nine in text and zero to nine in footnotes, with the following exception:

A number is spelled out if:

  • it begins a sentence
  • it is "Hundred," "Thousand," or a similar round number

A numeral is used if:

  • it is in a series which includes one or more numerals
  • a decimal points is included
  • percentages or dollar amounts are repeatedly used
  • it is a section or subdivision number