Do you use digits instead of writing out numbers?
Updated by Tiago Araújo [SSW] 2 years ago. See history
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Whenever writing numbers, it's generally a good idea to use numerals, especially for complicated numbers. Numerals are more easily noticed when a page is scanned by a user's eye.
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There are seventy three good reasons to do this.
❌ Figure: Bad example - The number is spelled out
There are 73 good reasons to do this.
✅ Figure: Good example - This is easier to read and more noticeable
Certain editorial guidelines suggest using numerals for numbers 10 and above, while numbers 9 and below should be written out. However, when it comes to web content, we generally prefer using numerals regardless.
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