Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents: From Concept to CompletionIEEE Press, 1996 - 372 pages State-of-the-art in its simple, user-friendly presentation, this comprehensive handbook covers the entire process of preparing, producing, and distributing engineering documents using current computer software and the most recent technologies in information transfer. From developing concepts to effectively reaching an audience, Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents provides everything the engineer needs to know for document preparation, production, and distribution in clear, user-friendly language. Extensive indexing and cross-referencing make it possible to find answers quickly. |
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From Concept to Completion Joan G. Nagle. Spanner head Boxhead Column Column Column Stub head head head head Column head Body spanner Column entry Body spanner Column entry Figure 4-9 . Parts of a table Note that a table may be boxed ...
From Concept to Completion Joan G. Nagle. Spanner head Boxhead Column Column Column Stub head head head head Column head Body spanner Column entry Body spanner Column entry Figure 4-9 . Parts of a table Note that a table may be boxed ...
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... column ) ; it may be centered if the spanner covers only the data columns . Column heads should be ' flush bottom ' - that is , the bottom lines of all head entries should be aligned . This may necessitate adding carriage returns ...
... column ) ; it may be centered if the spanner covers only the data columns . Column heads should be ' flush bottom ' - that is , the bottom lines of all head entries should be aligned . This may necessitate adding carriage returns ...
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... column text . When we use mul- tiple columns , we must observe the minimum 1 - pica rule for the space between columns , and before and after graphic elements , like quote - outs . No more than three columns per page is advisable for ...
... column text . When we use mul- tiple columns , we must observe the minimum 1 - pica rule for the space between columns , and before and after graphic elements , like quote - outs . No more than three columns per page is advisable for ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
How this book is organized | 8 |
Audience | 15 |
Copyright | |
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