"&" OR "and"?

I use it a lot when I write. I don't believe it should be used when writing formally. I think every word should be spelled out when writing a formal letter.

Using ampersand is generally OK in formal writing, but using them should be sparing. We do not want to see only "&" in formal writing. "And" is still the most acceptable. It depends upon the mood and the style of the writer though. Moreover, it is never formal to write "and" in the beginning of the sentence. You use "moreover", or "in addition to", but never "and". So, are we learning yet?

I never really thought about it.I usually spell it out for some reason when I am typing.But if I am signing a card from me and my hubby I use & .I guess it depends if I am writing or typing.

When writing sentences I most often use "and", but when I get lazy I do use the & sign. I am not sure about the acceptability factor though.

I use & to connect two words but in a sentence I prefer and to connect two sentences.

It depends on my mood at the time. I write both. I"m not sure what makes the difference in my eyes. Sometimes I'll find that I've put both of them in the same paragraph. lol

I don't think is would be considered acceptable in formal writing. When typing I think it is faster to type "and" than have to shift and move to the upper row of keys.

I usually write the "and" since it is easier for me than writing the &. Besides, for formal writing, you have to write "and". If I am writing something informal like in a quick note, I use the &, however since I did break my left wrist a few years ago, I can only hold a pen for so long. Besides, being a speed typist, I find writing the whole way of 'and' much faster. By the way, I also write everything long since some of those abbreviations, I find hard to understand.

I write "&" if I'm writing notes in class or sending emails/letters to friends and family. If I am writing an email or a note to a professor, or any other "formal" type of writing, such as papers and homework, I will write out the word "and" I think "&" is acceptable most of the time though, except in formal circumstances, like the ones I mentioned. And when you type up your resume or fill out a job/scholarship application -- you wouldn't really want to use "&" in those situations.

I always use the word "and" rather than the other one. The "&" is used only on names of buildings or other abbreviated names.