January 24, 2008: Issue 223
Yes, we have rules for where to break Web addresses. But the best option is not to break them at all.
acceptable:
Forecast; 847/622-
0416; forecastltg
.com
preferred:
Forecast;
847/622-0416;
forecastltg.com
To keep a Web address intact without forcing a return: With InDesign, select the entire address. Make sure you’re working in character mode (the A is selected in your control window, not the paragraph mark). In the flyout menu at the far right of your control window, select No Break.
If you must break it: Here are the rules.
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