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If I say "of/with giant yellow letters" instead of "in giant yellow letters", is it wrong?

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Rebecca

Yes, that would be incorrect. The correct way to say this phrase is, "in giant yellow letters." We use "in" when referring to the way or style in which letters are written or printed. Ex: She wrote the sign in big black letters. Ex: The title of the book was printed in a gold cursive font.

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