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Do you italicize fictional company names?

Asked by: Jan Bandlamudi

Generally in fiction writing, you don’t italicize company names (even though you would italicize the name of a newspaper).

Do you put company names in italics?

Do You Italicize Company Names? No. Capitalization of company names is correct, but no italicizing or underlining is needed.

Are brand names italicized in fiction?

Company and brand names are not set off in italics, period. It’s irrelevant whether the name is real or fictional. The kinds of names/titles which do take italics: Publications (newspapers, magazines)

How do you name a fictional company?

Guide: Naming a Fictional Business or Corporation

  1. Consider the type of business it is. Who owns it? …
  2. Consider what they sell or what service they provide. Many service businesses use a strong or trendy adjective along with the type of service they provide. …
  3. Check to see if the business you made up is real.

Do you put names of companies in quotations?

No. Quotes,single or double, should not be used to indicate a business name.

How do you write a company name in a paper?

To reference a company’s name in APA style, you can simply input the name of the company within the paper. For instance, if you’re citing a quote, example or statistic from IBM, then in your paper, you can say, “according to IBM” or whatever company it is you’re mentioning. You can also use a parenthetical citation.

Do you capitalize company names?

Here is a more detailed list of nouns you should capitalize: Names of companies, institutions, and brands. Days, Months, and Holidays. Governmental Bodies.

How do you punctuate an organization name?

Abbreviate the portion of an organization or business title that includes a legal designation such as “Company,” “Limited” or “Incorporated.” Use a period after the abbreviation and do not use commas before the abbreviation. Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc. CVS Caremark Corp.