Hello,
How can I use the Proper function with plural words..
example:
ISLAND’S turns into Island’S
Is there anyway to make it “Island’s”
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Yes, in general (in English/american at least) an apostrophe with an “s” is possesive
The island is beautiful (singular)
The islands are beautiful. (plural)
The island’s beauty was enhanced by the blue ocean.(singular possesive)
The islands’ beauty were enhanced by the blue ocean.(plural possesive)
Though an apostrophe can also designate a contraction” I’m (I am), don’t (do not) it’s (it is), etc.
Possesive pronouns do not have the apostrophe (some do not have the “s”): mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, yours, theirs
Steve
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