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jenna85 · 01-18-2011, 05:49 PM

I have seen both spellings used in reference to leaflets. Most of the time I see "flyer" used.

twilhelm2 · 01-23-2012, 10:25 AM

the dictionary has it flier is something that flies and flyer is a circular. As if Webster is up on what's going on today. LOL

cpg35223 · 01-23-2012, 04:45 PM

The various style and usage manuals do not agree upon which spelling is correct for which definition of the word. So, as a good rule of thumb, take what the AP Style Book says and do the precise opposite.

linicx · 01-23-2012, 07:22 PM

FLYER is a variant spelling of FLIER. When I see flyer I think of planes/ passengers. When I see flier I think of handbills and brochures. The two words are interchangeable. I often use the Thesaurus to clear up murkiness.

cpg35223 · 01-24-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by linicx

FLYER is a variant spelling of FLIER. When I see flyer I think of planes/ passengers. When I see flier I think of handbills and brochures. The two words are interchangeable. I often use the Thesaurus to clear up murkiness.

Yes, but even the usage manuals do not agree which is which.