Microsoft SmartQuotes

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Did I mention that MS SmartQuotes are evil?

Here is what SQ look like: “Smartquotes” ain’t cool
Here is what they should look like: “Smartquotes” ain’t cool

See the difference?

Dear Microsoft: Please auto-convert smart quotes to standard ISO characters that will make your customers look smarter when they cut and paste from any Microsoft app. Thank you. -Chris

Posted by Christopher M. Knight on December 23, 2004 at 2:13 pm | 4,400 views