Indexing is about details: finding the details in the books and following the details that the author or publisher prefer in the format. Indexing terminology can be confusing, so below is some information provided to help you understand options in indexing. Christine Hoskin is also available to provide professional recommendations in any of these matters.
Index styles:
There are several types of indexing styles.
For example:
Indented indexes:
Debt. See also Expenses
business law on, 101–102
cash flow management of, 36, 37, 40–41
client strengths and vulnerabilities with, 628, 629
debt ratios, analysis using, 28, 29
debt securities (see Bonds)
education-related, 60–61, 63–64
estate valuation impacted by, 477
financing strategies on, 44–48
interest paid on (see Interest payments; Interest rates)
regulation of debt instruments, 51
Run-in indexes:
Debt. See also Expenses: business law on, 101–102; cash flow management of, 36, 37, 40–41; client strengths and vulnerabilities with, 628, 629; debt ratios, analysis using, 28, 29; debt securities (see Bonds); education-related, 60–61, 63–64; estate valuation impacted by, 477; financing strategies on, 44–48; interest paid on (see Interest payments; Interest rates); regulation of debt instruments, 51
Stand-alone vs. Embedded indexes:
A stand-alone index, which is the most common style in the publishing world, is a separate document that contains the index. This document, created by the indexer, is submitted to the client upon completion and inserted into the final manuscript by the designer or compositor.
An embedded index is an index that is tied to the text using tags. The index can be updated if there is a reflowing or repagination of the text. This indexing style is typically used by specific publishers and is a less common and more expensive option.