C
C, C++, C#
C, C++, and C# are programming languages. It is all right to use these names as adjectives. For example, you can say “a C program.” But do not form hyphenated adjective phrases with them.
C# is pronounced “c-sharp.” Because not all fonts include the musical sharp sign, use the number sign (#) to form C#.
Microsoft style
C++ based
built with exported functions that are callable by C
Not Microsoft style
C++-based
built with C-callable exported functions
cable
Do not use as a verb.
Microsoft style
The printer is connected to the computer.
Not Microsoft style
The printer is cabled to the computer.
cabling
Do not use as a synonym for cable or cables. If necessary in a discussion of network connections, it is all right to use cabling to refer to a combination ...
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