C16 Use the guidelines below to decide how to write numbers.
a) Spell these out:	b) Write these as numerals:	C) Use Roman Numerals with these:
Always spell out a number when it begins a sentence.  If the number is very long, try to rewrite the sentence so that it isn’t in the beginning.	Always use numerals with numbers that have decimals.	The World Wars:	World War II
		Acts in a play	Act IV
Be inclined to spell out numbers of one or two words.	Use numerals when using numbers in a mathematical sense.
		Names of kings and queens	Henry VIII Elizabeth II
Spell out numbers when they are used in dialogue.	Use numerals with numbers of three or more words
		Major sporting events:	Superbowl XVII The XXIII Olympics
Common fraction like “a half” or “three quarters” should be spelled out when not used in a mathematical sense.	Be inclined to use numerals with dates.
	Use numerals with acronyms or model numbers: He had an AK-47.