Not very. The dictionaries I have consulted (Webster's, American Heritage, and MS Encarta) all show "appendixes" as the preferred spelling, with "appendices" as an acceptable alternate spelling. The same applies to "indexes" and "indices". There is no differentiation offered in meaning between the two spellings.
FWIW, Chuck -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pat Christenson Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 5:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: Indexes - a bit off topic I was recently told by an editor that the plural of appendix (a book appendix) is appendixes. Appendices is the plural of appendix, the organ in your body. I've never heard that before and wonder how true it is. Pat _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/charles.beck%40infor .com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
