When to use a colon
Use a colon to bring attention to something that follows.
Don't confuse : and ;
Use a colon after a complete though to introduce something that follows.
Subtopic
Use a colon before a list of items.
Main topic
A colon is similar to a semi colon, but it does not have a comma on the bottom.
Use a colon afters words such as: The following, such as, as follows, and as the following manner.
A colon looks like :
Please arrive with the following: a computer, a pencil, and a willingness to work.
Main topic
When to use a Semi-Colon
I went to the doctor; he told me that I have the flu.
