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Subheading Style in Book Indexing

Subheadings, which appear beneath the heading, can be formatted in either of two ways: " indented" or run-in".

 
  • An indented index has each subheading on its own line.

    "Indented" format works well, if you have sufficient space for the index.

    "Indented" format makes browsing through the index much easier.

    "Indented" format is generally the preferred style. It is easier to read,
    for example:

         resources
          college courses, 187-88
          horse trainers, 190-92, 200-202
          lectures, 187
          magazines, 182-83
          riding instructors, 189-90
          seminars and clinics, 188-89
          videos, 186-87

  • A run-in index, has subheadings immediately following on another,
    separated by a semicolon and a space.

    "Run-in" format may be appropriate, if you have limited page space.

    "Run-in" format is generally more difficult to read, for example:

         resources. college courses, 187-88; horse trainers, 190-92, 200-
          202; lectures, 187; magazines, 182-83; riding instructors,
          189-90; seminars and clinics, 188-89; videos, 186-87


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