On Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:07:06 -0400, you wrote:
>I don't think I've ever seen them *followed* by commas. Preceded, always.
In American English, they're always followed by commas, and preceded by
comma, semicolon, dash or left parenthesis, depending on the specific
context.
Examples from various online style guides:
I am the big cheese, i.e., the boss.
The department is unattached; i.e., it is not administered by one of
the schools or colleges.
Most committee members-i.e., those who were willing to speak
out-wanted to reject the plan.
Most committee members (i.e., those who were willing to speak
out) wanted to reject the plan.
See also: http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-use-ie-and-eg
-Steve
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