Social media handles in print
When referencing social media handles and/or usernames in print, adhere to the following style which distinguishes when to use or omit the @ symbol or / depending on the social media platform:
- X: include @ (example: @IllinoisStateU)
- Instagram: omit @ (example: IllinoisStateU)
- Facebook: omit / (example: IllinoisStateUniversity)
- YouTube: omit / (example: IllinoisStateUniversity)
- TikTok: include @ (example: @IllinoisStateU)
Social media handles and/or usernames in print should be preceded by either the social media platform’s logo or name.