Quotation Mark (")

Use quotation marks for cited text and product names.

Do not use quotation marks to indicate the following in body copy. Instead, use the appropriate semantic markup or style.
- emphasis
- user interface items such as buttons, headings and tabs
- user input
- code samples
Use quotation marks in learning platform messaging when citing the title of an assignment, setting template, or other variable information. Do not use quotation marks around numerical variables.
Do
You made changes to "Chapter 3 Quiz."
Don't
You have "45" minutes to complete the assignment.
In body copy, use quotation marks around product names.
- Do not use italics.
- Place the edition number after the quotes.
Do
Dr. Elizabeth Co’s Anatomy & Physiology, 1e offers the perfect solution for two-semester A&P instructors seeking to motivate students and help them retain key concepts.
Don't

Dr. Elizabeth Co’s Anatomy & Physiology, 1e ...
Dr. Elizabeth Co’s Anatomy & Physiology, 1e ...
Use straight quotation marks (") instead of curved quotes (“”). This is easier to type and avoid errors.
Place closing quotation marks:
- Outside commas and periods.
- Inside other punctuation.
- Exception If punctuation is part of the quoted material, place it inside the quotation marks.
Placement of commas and periods inside the quotation follows AP and traditional American usage, not British or logical punctuation rules.
Do
You made changes to "Chapter 3 Quiz."
Don't
You made changes to "Chapter 3 Quiz".