Block capitols or not?

mishima · 9 Jun 2009 at 21:09

Guys,

When talking application forms, is it rude to write in block capitols or not? It hasn't stated on the form but on previous one's I've noted it says to print everything in block capitols.

I've started doing this so that it is clear and concise but I obviously don't want to come across rude and this to possibly affect the outcome. There are sections where I have to write a series of paragraphs etc. Let me know what you guys think.

Kreeeee · 9 Jun 2009 at 21:11

It's done to ensure your writing is clear. If you write neatly then I'd actively avoid doing it when writing sentences but for important details like name and address then you should do really.

paradigm · 9 Jun 2009 at 21:11

CAPITALS.

zzzJonny · 9 Jun 2009 at 21:12

Capitals for forms are a good idea.

mishima · 9 Jun 2009 at 21:13

Great thanks, will proceed

Napaim · 9 Jun 2009 at 21:16

Just make sure your spelling is good

bledd · 9 Jun 2009 at 21:16

capitals for forums should be a bannable offence though

WalesOwl · 9 Jun 2009 at 22:10

capitals for forums should be a bannable offence though

Nice subtle use of bold there.

RandomTom · 9 Jun 2009 at 22:17

bledd. said:
capitals for forums should be a bannable offence though

YEAH I HAVE TO AGREE WITH THIS.

LOUD NOISES.

Spyhop · 9 Jun 2009 at 22:29

I find it quaint when people online get stressed out about caps and call it "shouting"

Sankari · 9 Jun 2009 at 22:32

wush said:
I find it quaint when people online get stressed out about caps and call it "shouting"

DUDE. SERIOUSLY. GET WITH THE PROGRAM. NO SHOUTING PL0X.

Azagoth · 9 Jun 2009 at 22:33

NoThInG iS aS bAd As ThIs ThOuGh.

ScarySquirrel · 9 Jun 2009 at 22:39

Azagoth said:
NoThInG iS aS bAd As ThIs ThOuGh.

What about rape?

Inquisitor · 9 Jun 2009 at 22:41

ScarySquirrel said:
What about rape?

No, retarded typing is worse.

GreatAuk · 9 Jun 2009 at 22:47

ScarySquirrel said:
What about rape?

I like to think of it as emphasizing different aspects of a word, and seeing if the capital letters spell something on their own... but once I've done that it is worse than rape.

Andr3w · 9 Jun 2009 at 22:48

It just takes forever to fill in forms in capitals...gah!

HangTime · 9 Jun 2009 at 23:24

Personally I wouldn't write paragraphs in CAPS (unless instructed to) but it's fine for filling out generic information. That said, if your handwriting is as bad as mine, maybe you should!

2bit · 9 Jun 2009 at 23:32

If you have one of those 'one character to a cell' type forms then capitals (not 'capitols') is the way.

If it's a free-form box then use your normal method of writing.