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An index.

When formatting an index, regardless of how it is formatted in the original text, we:

1. Surround the index in /*no-wraps*/ (even if it looks wrappable)
2. Rejoin any entries that have been split across two lines
3. Separate the entries and the list of page numbers with a comma if there isn't one already
4. Place one blank line before each main entry
5. Start each sub-entry on its own line, starting with two spaces

Before reviewing these examples, make sure you are familiar with the Indexes section of the Formatting Guidelines.

Contents

Click on the "Next" (>>) link above to see the first example or choose an example from the list below.

• 00A: Overview
• 01A: Two-level indexes; letter headings
• 02A: Model indexes
• 03A: Continuing entries; no-wrap spacing
• 04A: Continued entries
• 05A: Sub-entries ending at page ends
• 06A: Sub-entries beginning at page starts
• 07A: Alignment dots; commas
• 08A: Dashes as dittos
• 09A: References to multiple volumes
• 10A: Identifying entries and sub-entries
• 11A: Unwrapping entries

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