On Tue, Nov 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM Scudder, John <[email protected]> wrote:
> For what it’s worth, my dictionary gives both “forums” or “fora” as > acceptable pluralizations of “forum”, but only “errata” for “erratum”. > > Does the style guide have to say “use accepted dictionary spellings” (for > things that have them) or is this understood? > Well, it's a style guide. That means you choose a way, even if there are valid alternatives. The dictionaries are all different on this question. Here is a good overview: https://stancarey.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/forums-forum-fora/ Of course, a style guide can decide to remain agnostic on the issue, but even stating that is a service to authors and reviewers. That way, it is settled, and either version is OK. thanks, Rob
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