Canceled vs. Cancelled

Sunday, June 7th, 2009 by Fuzz

I know it looks funny, but the proper spelling of the past tense of the word “cancel” is “canceled.” “Cancelled” is acceptable, but the one-L version is the right way (unless you’re British – then use two Ls).

If you are, indeed, an American, and you don’t spell flavor as “flavour” or color as “colour,” then use one L.

Carry on. :)