Are abbreviations allowed in formal writing?

Shortened words Most shortened forms of words are not acceptable in your formal writing. There are two main types of shortened words: contractions and abbreviations. You need to know about these when you are writing so that you can proofread your writing for correct usage.

Do initials have dots?

Punctuation has slowly been lost. Oxford and Cambridge along with the new army guide forbid using any stop except a full stop. Places like the University of Sussex still encourage the formal use of initials with stops.

Is initial last name?

This means that the first name of one generation becomes the second name of the next. In many cases, the father’s name appear as an initial and thus the first name may be presented as a second name. When written in full (for example, on a passport), the initial is expanded as last name. For example, a name like “R.

What is full name initials?

Initials are the capital letters which begin each word of a name. For example, if your full name is Michael Dennis Stocks, your initials will be M. D. S.

Is surname and initial same?

Your surname is your family name. It is also called your “last name.” When filling out applications, type your surname as it appears on your passport, travel or identity document. Do not use initials.

What’s surname and given name?

According to the dictionary, “a given name is a person’s first name, which they are given at birth in addition to their surname.” Whereas the surname is “the name borne in common by members of a family.” The surname is a hereditary name, which is common to all (or most) members of the family.