Ellipses are a series of dots used to indicate an omission from quoted text but are not necessary for comprehension. They can also indicate an unfinished thought or a trailing off into silence. When placed at the beginning or end of a sentence, an ellipsis can inspire feelings of melancholy or longing by suggesting a pause, tense silence, or awkward moment. The most common form of an ellipsis is a row of three periods or a pre-composed triple-dot glyph. The Chicago Manual of Style recommends typing an ellipsis with a space on both sides of each period.