rightellipsis

The right ellipsis, also known as a trailing ellipsis, is a punctuation mark consisting of three consecutive periods (...). It is used to indicate that words have been omitted from a quotation. The ellipsis signals a pause or a trailing off of thought, or that a sentence has been intentionally left incomplete.

When omitting words from a quotation, the ellipsis is typically placed within square brackets to distinguish it from the author's original punctuation. For example, if a sentence reads "She went to the store and bought apples, bananas, and oranges," and you wish to quote only the first part, you might write "She went to the store [...]." However, if the omission occurs at the end of a sentence, the ellipsis is often followed by the sentence's concluding punctuation mark, such as a period or question mark. Some style guides recommend using a period followed by a space and then the ellipsis ( . ... ) when omitting words after a complete sentence, while others simply use the ellipsis.

In informal writing and online communication, the ellipsis can also be used to convey a pause, hesitation, or a sense of anticipation. It can also imply that something unsaid is understood or that a thought is being left unfinished. The exact usage and formatting of the right ellipsis can vary depending on the style guide being followed.