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how do I correct type - 15 to 17 millimeters?

Posted: Jul 30, 2010

doctor dictates 15 to 17 millimeters from...

is this just 15 to 17 mm from... or what??

I am obviously suffering from heat induced stupidity.

THANKS!!!

15-17 mm - nm

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THANKS!!!!!! - nm

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nm

I would use 15 to 17 mm - ddd

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According to my BOS "to" may be used, even when the acceptable conditions for the hyphen are met. I happen to think it reads better.

15 - 17 mm - NM

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