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Rule "the how to (how-to)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: the how to (how-to)
Message: The noun or adjective <suggestion>\3-\4</suggestion> is spelled with a hyphen.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/hyphen/#hyphenated-phrases-with-more-than-one-hyphen
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Have you read the how to article?
    Correction suggestion: how-to
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Here's how to do them.
  • I know for the future how to post.
  • I can learn on my own how to carry it out.
ID: HOW_TO_HYPHEN [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-28 22:33:08 +0100)