Indexing

Simple. Straightforward. Successful. This guide explains in plain language, and by example, exactly how to index any type of print or on-line documentation quickly, easily, and effectively. The sequential indexing method presented in the guide has been battle-tested in high-pressure publishing organizations in a variety of high tech industries, over the space of a decade. Because it is based exclusively on real-world success, this indexing method is bulletproof. If you follow this guide, you will succeed as an indexer.

ISBN	0815514816	Pages	107
ISBN13	9780815514817 (What's this?)	Volumes	1
Publisher	William Andrew Publishing	Weight (grammes)	218
Imprint	William Andrew Publishing	Published in	Norwich
Format	Paperback	Height (mm)	229
Publication date	19 Jun 2001	Width (mm)	152
Library of Congress	2001033646	Spine width (mm)	8
DEWEY	025.48	Academic level	Professional / Scholarly
DEWEY edition	DC21

	About this guide
1	About indexing	1
	Anyone can index	2
	Sequential indexing	3
	Usable indexes increase profits	4
2	Start indexing	7
Step 1	Index chapters	8
Step 2	Index procedures	9
Step 3	Index topics	10
Step 4	Index product names	11
Step 5	Index product components	12
Step 6	Index front and back matter	13
Step 7	Edit your index	14
Step 8	Create "see" references	15
Step 9	Create "see also" references	16
Step 10	Test your index	17
3	Indexing guidelines	19
	Abbreviations	20
	Acronyms	23
	Articles	24
	Back matter	26
	Capitalization	28
	Cross-references	31
	Front matter	34
	Interface components	36
	Keyboard shortcuts	39
	Master indexing	41
	Nesting	46
	Page ranges	49
	Prepositions	52
	Procedures	54
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"Ament gives good advice on how to approach the task of indexing..." - Leanne Sullivan, The Editorial Eye (September 2001)

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