A style guide I am using states that numbers under one hundred (100) should be spelled out: five, eighty-six, etc. -- and that larger numbers should stay in numeral form: 246, 1300, etc.
My question has to do with dialogue.
Can numbers remain numerals in dialogue...as in:
"I bought more than 250 party favors," she announced.
This seems wrong to me, but I am not sure.
My question has to do with dialogue.
Can numbers remain numerals in dialogue...as in:
"I bought more than 250 party favors," she announced.
This seems wrong to me, but I am not sure.
