Questions specifically related to written German.
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Verwendet man Abkürzungen in (technischen) Texten?
Ich schreibe als Software-Entwickler viele Dokumente, meist technischer Natur (doch halbwegs verständlich für Nichttechniker), aber auch "direktorensicher". Dabei geht es mir nicht um ein paar ...
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How to write an ß?
What is the proper way to write an es tset on paper with a pen? In English we are told to start letters at the top, but the ß only has ends at the bottom, so what is the proper way to draw the letter?
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What is the best format to use when writing out dates?
What format of date is appropriate for different contexts (business, personal) in written German, nowadays? Is it the same as English?
