Colons
July 28, 2026 ยท View on GitHub
Guidance
Use colons to introduce lists, explanations, and examples. Never use a colon to introduce a graphic, figure, or table.
Examples
Do:
The system supports three authentication methods: LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+.
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
- A valid license
- Network access to the management port
Don't:
The following diagram shows the architecture: [diagram]
See the following table: [table]
Notes
A colon should follow a complete sentence or independent clause. Don't use a colon after a verb or preposition:
- Don't: "The methods are: LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+."
- Do: "The system supports three methods: LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+."
Use one space after a colon, not two.
In navigation paths, use ">" not a colon to separate levels:
Go to Local Traffic > Virtual Servers.