[header] How to use a colon in a sentence [title] Precede a list with a colon. [step] Connect a full sentence with a list using a colon. The colon sets off your information, making it easy to sort. 
Consider these examples : [substeps] " i went to the store and bought a lot of fruit: peaches, apricots, grapes, kiwis, and nectarines. " you're missing everything: the pre-game, the party, and the afterparty.