By the Numbers Formatting—Complete Guide

Stop Guessing Your Formatting.
Design with precision, consistency, and confidence.

Dates, times, phone numbers, and abbreviations—these small details are easy to overlook, but they have a big impact on how professional your work feels.

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THE PROBLEM
You’ve probably been here before:

• Googling formatting rules mid-project
• Second-guessing if it’s “9AM” or “9 AM”
• Mixing styles without realizing it
• Fixing small details at the last minute

These aren’t big mistakes—but they quietly weaken strong design.

THE SOLUTION
A complete formatting system built for designers

By the Numbers gives you clear, practical rules you can apply immediately—no fluff, no confusion.

This isn’t just a guide. It’s a reference you’ll actually use.

WHAT’S INSIDE

• Dates → rules + when exceptions apply
• Times → ranges, minutes, AM/PM consistency
• Phone Numbers → formats, extensions, international use
• Abbreviations → design-specific + editorial standards
• Dashes → when to use hyphen vs. en dash
• Real examples → so you know exactly what “right” looks like

WHY IT MATTERS
Good design gets noticed. Great design gets trusted.

When your formatting is consistent:

• Your work feels more polished
• You build credibility with clients
• You catch mistakes before they’re seen

• Graphic designers (students to professionals)
• Freelancers who want more polished work
• Design teams building consistent standards

RESULTS

After this guide:

• You stop second-guessing formatting
• You work faster with clear rules
• Your designs feel more intentional and professional 

Created by My Design Coach
Built for real designers working on real projects