Hi Raj, I believe one should not use a comma in the construct you give. The rule around the comma in this case is the Introductory Clause rule. It does not apply where the dependant clause follows an independent clause.
My $.02 Chris -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of raj nair Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 7:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [TCP] Comma before clauses beginning with 'if" It is well-known that a comma is used if an "if" clause is at the beginning of a sentence. Is there a rule, an exception, where the reverse is true? For example, can this punctuation be right? Select the statement cache size, if you get a warning mesaage. Please share your thoughts. _________________________________________________________________ The world in moving pictures http://news.in.msn.com/gallery/archive.aspx ______________________________________________ ComponentOne Doc-To-Help 2009 is your all-in-one authoring and publishing solution. Author in Doc-To-Help's XML-based editor, Microsoft Word or HTML and publish to the Web, Help systems or printed manuals. Download Free Trial. www.doctohelp.comhttp://www.techcommpros.com/componentone/ Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [email protected]. Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [email protected] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [email protected] Need help? Contact [email protected] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com ______________________________________________ ComponentOne Doc-To-Help 2009 is your all-in-one authoring and publishing solution. Author in Doc-To-Help's XML-based editor, Microsoft Word or HTML and publish to the Web, Help systems or printed manuals. Download Free Trial. www.doctohelp.comhttp://www.techcommpros.com/componentone/ Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [email protected]. Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [email protected] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [email protected] Need help? Contact [email protected] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
