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On your table formats RFI, the authors of _Procedure_Writing_
_Principles_and_Practices_ (Battelle Press) include some good table
formatting and procedural language guidelines. The address for
the publisher is as follows:
Battelle Press
505 King Ave.
Columbus, OH 43201-2693
614-424-6393
800-451-3453
Procedure Writing: Principles and Practices
ISBN 0-935470-68-9
Suggested Retail: $34.95
Unfortunately, I can't offer any help or advice on your
indexing question. If you have USENET access, post your request to
the comp.org.ieee newsgroup. You might also contact Simon Crase
at tangaroa -at- werple -dot- apana -dot- org -dot- au who is a knowledgeable ieee member.
I hope this helps.
Best Regards!
Chuck Banks
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