This seems so silly to ask, but it comes up now and again. And each time, I get stumped. In the body of the transcript, would one use the ampersand for the official and correct spelling of the name of a company, such as "I work at Miller & Associates," or should it be "I work at Miller and Associates"?

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If they have a Web site or an exhibit that is the company's document and it is written with an ampersand, then use the ampersand. If there is no way to verify and/or if you are uncertain, use "and." I always try to write company's name as the company would have it. :)
I use the ampersand for company names that use them. I add * to my "and" stroke to make it come out right the first time.
I have always used the ampersand if fit was part of the name rather than the word "and".
Yep, I'd the ampersand too. I just write "and" with an asterisk [A*PBD]. I had a company that had a plus sign in their name. They'd shorten it to BR+A, and they'd say "plus." Seems funny to have a symbol in a transcript - I mean, other than an at symbol for an email address - but you've got to if it's in a company name.
I agree. I would use the ampersand. And like Brenda and Marla indicated, you can program the ampersand with your stroke for "and" so that it translates "&." I use SKP*.
You guys are great. Thank you for the answers, and also the tips on how to write it on my machine as well.
Have a wonderful day.

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