Use a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.
Use a semicolon before conjunctive adverbs such as however, therefore, moreover, and meanwhile when they connect two independent clauses.
Use a semicolon to separate items in a list when the items already contain commas.
Use a semicolon between independent clauses linked by transitional phrases when clarity is needed.
Use a semicolon only between complete sentences, not between a sentence and a fragment.
Use a semicolon sparingly to avoid overuse.
Use a semicolon correctly in complex lists to prevent confusion.