In your first example, "aka Big Nose" is a parenthetical insertion: the sentence functions perfectly well without that additional information. As such, it would normally be set off from its surroundings, usually by commas. Show
Such a short "aside" may work perfectly well without commas, but you can't generalise from the particular. When you get to longer insertions/explanations, it's absolutely necessary to set them apart from the meat of the sentence. Forcing a "no comma" rule makes no sense. You can use any of the customary punctuation marks — commas, parentheses, brackets or dashes — but since your "embedded list" uses commas they are probably to be avoided outside that list. Once you have set your list off as an insertion, the serial comma is purely a matter of choice.
I reckon most people recognize the aka, AKA, or a.k.a. All three mean the same thing, also known as. They’re pronounced the same as well: ay–kay–ay. The first and third versions are in common usage, although the aka is more popular these days. You can use all uppercase letters or all lowercase… Of course, if it is the start of a sentence, spell it out. Way back when, the accepted punctuation for aka was a.k.a.,. Today, a writer has more options, spelling-wise, as well as the final comma. Use a comma or not — a.k.a., OR a.k.a. I’ve read the arguments over whether to use that comma or not, and I gotta say, the arguments against that comma have won me over. I had learned the a.k.a., version but when you look at it all spelled out — also known as Joe Blow — it’s silly to stick a comma in there. The whole point of a.k.a. is whatever the also known as is, which makes it an essential phrase. Meanwhile the entire also known as Joe Blow is a nonessential phrase so it should be set off with commas. Whichever format you choose to use, be consistent. NOTE: While I know that AKA is also an acronym that means above the knee amputation or refers to the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, I’m going to ignore it in the interest of commonality. Formatting Tips started……as my way of dealing with a professional frustration with words that should have been capitalized or italicized, in quotes or not, what should be spelled out and what can be abbreviated, proper styling for the Latin names of plants, the proper formatting and usage of titles and more in manuscripts I was editing as well as books I was reviewing. It evolved into a sharing of information with y’all. I’m hoping you’ll share with us any questions you’ve had on this subject that have been a bête noir for you from either end. If you found this post on “Aka vs AKA vs A.k.a.” interesting, consider tweeting it to your friends. Subscribe to KD Did It, if you’d like to track this post for future updates. Return to top
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How do you put aka in a sentence?k. a. is an abbreviation for `also known as. ' a.k.a. is used especially when referring to someone's nickname or stage name. From the very beginning, Stuart Leslie Goddard, a.k.a. Adam Ant, knew he was going to be a star.
What is the correct way to write aka?Both forms are popular, but most dictionaries and style guides prefer aka, so you should, too. In short, Use aka. Don't use a.k.a.
What punctuation do you use with AKA?AKA used to include periods between the letters as a general rule, as in “a.k.a.” However, many sources have dropped the periods, and AKA is no longer listed in the dictionary with the periods included. Writing AKA without periods is even recommended by the Associated Press (AP) style guide.
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Do you put a comma before or after Aka?
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