Comma after introductory "here"

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coffeecustard

#45662 Wed, 15 Sep 04 08:42 AM

Any pointers on this? One of my coworkers insists on putting a comma after each and every introductory "here", as in
*Here, we recall Theorem 2.1.
*Here, the so-and-so result is used.

I can't explain why I like the no-comma option better. I'd appreciate any help on this - it's driving me crazy. Tongue Tied [:S]

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Mister Micawber

#45689 Wed, 15 Sep 04 02:10 PM

Not an easy one to answer, CC. There's no hard and fast rule. If the sentence is clear without it, no need to clutter it up with commas. On the other hand, since this seems to be a mathematical context, perhaps there is added incentive for absolute clarity-- setting off the 'location' from the 'content' with the comma-- than there would be in a lay statement like 'here the road forks'.

Perhaps rephrasing the 'here' to 'at this point' or 'in this paragraph' would help resolve the dilemma.

Sorry not to be more helpful.

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