[Localization] TimeLine string doubt

[Bert Freudenberg]

On 09.02.2012, at 19:52, Chris Leonard wrote:

> Dear Localizers,
> 
> Even native English speakers have troubles from time to time, so I thought I would throw this to the list to see if anyone has more confidence in the correct answer than I do.
> 
> TimeLine activity:
> 
> /home/alan/Activities/TimeLine.activity/wx/tools/Editra/src/ed_menu.py:622
> 
> Should the string be:
> 
> Commands that affect an entire line
> 
> or
>  
> Commands that effect an entire line
> 
> Note the distinction between affect and effect.
> 
> Any feedback would be welcome. 
> 
> I have always considered Strunk and White's "Elements of Style" to be my reference of choice and so I lean towards "effect", but I am open to other opinions.
> 
> http://www.bartleby.com/141/strunk3.html
> 
> Effect. As noun, means result; as verb, means to bring about, accomplish (not to be confused with affect, which means "to influence").


"affect" would be correct.

- Bert -

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