Why aren't ellipses used for web applications?

1. Why not to use ellipses in writing?
2. What is an ellipse on a website?
3. Should you use ellipses?
4. Why do people use elipses?

Why not to use ellipses in writing?

Ellipses, by contrast, can completely change the tone and meaning of what you write. And people who misuse them often don't realise what they're doing.

What is an ellipse on a website?

“Generally, ellipses are used in user interfaces to indicate incompleteness. Commands that show other windows aren't incomplete — they must display another window and additional information isn't needed to perform their action. This approach eliminates screen clutter in situations where ellipses have little value.”

Should you use ellipses?

Use an ellipsis in fictional writing to indicate hesitation or trailing off in dialogue or train of thought. If the sentence is considered incomplete, use only the ellipsis. If the sentence is considered complete, use a period and the ellipsis.

Why do people use elipses?

An ellipsis is a punctuation mark of three dots (. . .) that shows an omission of words, represents a pause, or suggests there's something left unsaid.