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Thanks, Joe. <br />
As to the eight vs. 8 dilemma, you and I think alike! You are entirely correct that, normally, it would be &quot;eight&quot;. However, i reasoned that &quot;8&quot; would be processed more easily. :)
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Thanks, Joe.
As to the eight vs. 8 dilemma, you and I think alike! You are entirely correct that, normally, it would be "eight". However, i reasoned that "8" would be processed more easily. :)

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Hey everyone,<br />
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Forgive the obtuse title. I'm trying to explain to users that they need to enter a code that can be 8 or 10 digits. Is the following correct?<br />
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&quot;Enter the 8- or 10-digit activation code.&quot;<br />
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Is the hyphen after the number 8 correct?<br />
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Thanks,<br />
Steve
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Hey everyone,

Forgive the obtuse title. I'm trying to explain to users that they need to enter a code that can be 8 or 10 digits. Is the following correct?

"Enter the 8- or 10-digit activation code."

Is the hyphen after the number 8 correct?

Thanks,
Steve

Syntax for specifying number of digits more than one in same sentence

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