Naming conventions for formats and libraries
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Format names may be up to 32 characters long and may contain spaces. Have in mind though that not more that 10 characters fit in the status bar field of the format in Ted4, and that the longer names will be displayed partially.
Format names are used by the editorial and production staff when assigning formats to text elements and pages.
It is recommended to name formats in the same way as GN4 types and element types. Example:
Type |
Format |
Purpose |
head |
head |
generic assignment, if no specific format has been selected; it can mean - this is a generic assignment, and users have to change it. |
head |
head32 |
headline 32 pt |
head |
head32-2 |
More detailed name; headline 32 with 2 decks |
head |
head32 020 |
Even more details: headline 32 no kicker, 2 decks of head, 0 subhead |
body |
body |
generic assignment, if no specific format has been selected; it can mean - this is a generic assignment, and users have to change it. |
body |
body10/10 |
body text 10pt typesize, 10pt leading |
body |
body10/10+ |
body text 10pt typesize, 10pt leading variable |
agate |
agate-hr |
agate for horse races |
summary |
summary |
default assignment |
photo |
photo |
default assignment |