2.08 Any, every, no and some

The words any, every, no and some form solid compounds when combined with body, thing and where:

• anybody
• everybody
• nobody
• somebody

• anything
• everything
• nothing
• something

• anywhere
• everywhere
• nowhere
• somewhere

However, when one is the second element, write no as a separate, unhyphenated word in all situations and write any and every as separate, unhyphenated words if one is followed by a prepositional phrase beginning with of:

• No one came.
• Any one of us can do it.
• Each and every one of you must take the responsibility.

but

• Someone must tell the Minister.
• Everyone is in agreement.
• Anyone can participate.

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