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Originally Posted by Fbone
I was just thinking that since the digital file may have the same source as the physical if the print version has American spelling then the digital version would also.
Ink is expensive. Companies always seem to be looking for ways to save costs. Therefore, I was wondering if publishers use American spelling as much as possible to save costs. Fewer letters printed; less ink used. Per book it's insignificant but multiplied by millions and it may add up to where a mid-level executive would notice.
I also noticed that British words have double letters such as entrall and travelling. Add -gramme, -logue.
Anyway, it was just a thought that flew out of my head.
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It is an interesting thought I suppose. But I still think it insignificant. There is probably more ink used to print the recite for an actual book.