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This page explains the use of contractions.

 

## **Negations**

In particular, it's fine to use *-n't* contractions, such as* isn't*, *don't*, and* can't*.

One reason that such contractions are useful is that it's sometimes easy for a reader to miss the word *not*, whereas it's harder to misread *don't* as *do*.

 

## **Double Negations**

Do not use double negations.

 

## **Noun/Verb**

In general, avoid contractions formed from nouns and verbs.

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The first example is better because using *'s* in place of *is* could cause the reader to think that *browser's* is the possessive form.

In some cases, it's OK to use a noun + verb contraction, such as *If you want to display information, a table's your best option*. However, in general, it's best to avoid that kind of contraction.

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## **Its/It's**

Don't confuse *its* (possessive) with *it's* (noun + verb).