Ranges refer to minimum and maximum values, whereas spans refer to the distance between values. For instance, a date range from March 1, 2017 to May 1, 2017 spans 61 days.
Basics
- Use an en dash (option + -) between two values in ranges and spans.
- For dates and dollar amounts, include a space on either side of the en dash.
- For undefined ranges, specify the lowest possible value and add a + after the value.
- When adding a + to abbreviated numbers, add it after the abbreviation.
| Do | Don't |
|---|---|
| 1–20 servers | 1 - 20 servers |
| Aug 21, 2019 – Sep 12, 2019 | Aug 21, 2019-Sep12, 2019 |
| Aug 21, 2019 from 9:45am – 8:45pm | Aug 21, 2019 from 9:45 am-8:45 pm |
| $0.00 – $29.99 | $0.00-$29.99 |
| 50+ applications | > 50 applications |
| 29K+ rpm | 29+K rpm |
Time ranges
When referring to a block or span of time, like the one selected in the time picker, use "time range."
| Do | Don't |
|---|---|
| Time range | Time frame, time span... |
| Select a different time range | Select a different time frame. |