Canadian Style Tip #18: Titles used with personal names

This post is part of the Canadian Style series.

1.06 Titles used with personal names

Abbreviate professional and official titles only when they are used with surnames preceded by first names or initials.

  • Dr. Kim Siever
  • Dr. K. Siever
  • Doctor Siever

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