Punctuation
Q. Although periods go inside quotation marks in text, is it acceptable to put the period outside the quote when the quote is part of a string of computer code? Following the rule for text would distort the string of code, causing confusion. Example: Include the type identifier: type=“text/JavaScript”.
A. Yes, some types of writing require that punctuation be placed outside the quoted material (please see CMOS 7.52). It’s conventional to use single quotation marks in those cases. And in any case, Chicago editors are quick to abandon a rule if it renders writing useless or incorrect. It is usually acceptable to do the sensible thing.
