Periods: Initials

The AP Stylebook and the Merriam-Webster Guide to Punctuation suggest using periods after initials indicating part of a name.

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The AP Stylebook specifies that there are no spaces after initials indicating part of a name.

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The Merriam-Webster Guide to Punctuation suggests that spaces after the abbreviating periods are permitted when indicating part of a name, but specifies that spaces are not permitted when an entire name is abbreviated.

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The AP Stylebook specifies that periods are omitted when an entire name is abbreviated.

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The Publication Manual of the APA specifies that periods are omitted for initials in all caps, with the exception of U.S.

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Note: Preferences vary.  Consult your preferred style guide.