by Sharon Ernst | Apr 12, 2026 | Proofreading and Editing
(Originally Published December 2017. Updated April 2026) Use of the ampersand, (that’s what the symbol at the top of your 7 key that looks like & is called,) has long been a pet peeve of mine. In my opinion, it should only be used when you’re typing *&^% instead of an actual swear word, or in a name like the Harry & David logo. It should most definitely not be used in place of “and” in your business writing…as in never. Ampersand as speed bump In business writing, our goal is to communicate clearly and quickly so...
