how to call the signs in an email address

Liza · Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:52 am *how to call the signs in an email address*

Hi,

Could you please help me how to say correctly the following email address signs?:

@ = at (pronounced: et) but I've heard 'monkey' as well. Am I correct?
. = dot (?)
- (e.g. in t-online) = dash?
- (e.g. xxx_sss) =?
& = end sign?

Thanks
Liza

lost_soul · Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:22 am *how to call the signs in an email address*

Hi, Lisa

- (e.g. in t-online) = dash, hyphen
- (e.g. xxx_sss) = underline
& = ampersand, and
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Mister Micawber · Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:56 am *how to call the signs in an email address*

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HERE'S A PAGE you might like to read, Liza-- and L_S.
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