Colon After Note, Caution, or Warning
The Colon
Rulebase Summary
Use a colon after the words 'Note,' 'Caution,' or 'Warning' when they introduce a guideline, instruction, or advisory statement. The colon signals that what follows is the content of the note, caution, or warning.
Morson's Rule 39 · p.26
Examples
✗
Note. The following testimony was given outside the presence of the jury.
✓
Note: The following testimony was given outside the presence of the jury.
Colon after 'Note' introduces the advisory content.
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Caution. This exhibit contains graphic images.
✓
Caution: This exhibit contains graphic images.
Colon after 'Caution' signals what follows.
Style Guide References (1)
Morson's
Rule 39
Page 26