Partager via


Semicolons

Sentences that contain semicolons are often complex. Try to simplify the sentence—break it into multiple sentences or a list—to eliminate the semicolon.

Use semicolons:

  • Between two independent clauses that aren't joined by a conjunction.
    Example
    Select Options; then select Automatic backups.

  • Between contrasting statements that aren't joined by a conjunction.
    Example
    What’s considered powerful changes over time; today’s advanced feature might be commonplace tomorrow.

  • To separate items in a series that contains commas or other punctuation. Even better, break out a complex series of items into a list.
    Examples
    In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to construct an interface; implement both single-document interface and multiple-document interface applications; implement features that until now were considered difficult, such as printing, toolbars, scrolling, splitter windows, print preview, and context-sensitive Help; and take advantage of many built-in components of the class library.

    In this tutorial, you'll learn how to:

    • Construct an interface.
    • Implement both single-document interface and multiple-document interface applications.
    • Implement features that until now were considered difficult, such as printing, toolbars, scrolling, splitter windows, print preview, and context-sensitive Help.
    • Take advantage of many built-in components of the class library.