Mathematical Terms

Don't pluralize single letters, symbols, or mathematical signs by adding an apostrophe and an s.
  • Incorrect: Salesforce replaces unrecognizable characters with @’s.
  • Correct: Salesforce replaces unrecognizable characters with the at (@) sign.
When referring to a symbol, spell out the name of the symbol and then enter the symbol in parentheses after it.
  • When using an equal (=) sign, add one space on each side.
  • Wrap greater-than (>) and less-than (<) signs in parentheses rather than quotation marks.