Ellipsis
Y/N
O
Example
Mark
…
Rule/Exception
Rule
※ Always use 3 dots (…) only for ellipsis. (Do not use ⋯) ※
1. Use 3 dots (…) to indicate a trailing-off tone at the end of a sentence.
2. When dialogue (a single sentence) extends across multiple speech bubbles, use 3 dots (…) at the end of the first bubble and at the beginning of the next bubble (Do not use commas).
3. For 8-shaped speech bubbles, use 3 dots (…) only at the end of the first bubble.
4. If the original speech bubble contains only ellipsis (e.g. ..., ... ...), replace them with 3 dots (…)
→ See example image.
Exception
1. When a sentence ends with an ellipsis, no other punctuation is needed. (Except for ! or ? for effect)
Ex) BUT THAT’S… (O)
BUT THAT’S….(X)
2. When a sentence begins with an ellipsis, no space is needed.
Ex) …THAT’S WEIRD. (O)
… THAT’S WEIRD. (X)
3. When a new sentence begins after an ellipsis, space is needed.
Ex) WAIT… THAT’S WEIRD. (O)
WAIT…THAT’S WEIRD. (X)