List punctuation requirements #49887
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While lists do need to end in a period, that period may be inside style marks like `*`, `**`, or `***`
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Pull Request Overview
This PR clarifies the punctuation requirements for list items by specifying that periods may appear inside style marks like * (italic) or ** (bold), rather than always at the very end of the text.
Key Changes
- Updated the list punctuation guideline to explicitly note that periods can be placed inside style formatting marks
- Maintains the non-negotiable requirement for periods on list items longer than three words
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Nov 13, 2025
Co-authored-by: Copilot <[email protected]>
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While lists do need to end in a period, that period may be inside style marks like
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