Multiple errors found VS multiple errors were found

Asked Oct 06 '21 at 09:03

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I'm writing a website where people can enter data and I want to show an error message if the data is incorrect.

I am debating whether the error should be "multiple errors found" or "multiple errors were found". The first sounds better to me even though the second seems more proper.

What's the way to go here?

asked Oct 06 '21 at 09:03

Aviad Nissel

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I would suggest that most people using websites don't expect full English sentences in warnings and error messages so using the first one is acceptable in that context. – KillingTime Oct 06 '21 at 09:06
That would be fine. Does it match your wording for one error, e.g. One error found? – DjinTonic Oct 06 '21 at 09:54
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It's an error message. Telegraphic syntax is normal. – Hot Licks Oct 06 '21 at 12:17
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Does this answer your question? "Fidel Castro Dead" - Is this Slang or common English Usage? Or Is the omission of the verb 'be' in informative sentence correct?? Also Is there a name for the abbreviated syntax used in signs etc? – Edwin Ashworth Oct 06 '21 at 13:50

Multiple errors found VS multiple errors were found

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