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Chapter 2.
2.64.
Indention of matter set in smaller type should be the same, in points, as that of adjoining main-text indented matter.
2.65.
Two-line centerheads are centered, but heads of three or more lines are set with a hanging indention.
2.66.
Overs in flush heads are indented 2 ems in measures less than 30 picas, and 3 ems in wider measures.
Legends for illustrations
2.67.
It is preferred that legends and explanatory data consisting of one or two lines are set centered, while those with more than two lines are set with a hanging indention. Legends are set full measure regardless of the width of the illustration. Paragraph style is acceptable.
2.68.
Legend lines for illustrations which appear broad or turn page (landscape) should be printed to read up; an even-page legend should be on the inside margin and an odd-page legend on the outside margin.
2.69.
Unless otherwise indicated, legends for illustrations are set in 8-point roman, lowercase.
2.70.
Periods are used after legends and explanatory remarks beneath illustrations. However, legends without descriptive language do not use a period. (See rule 8.112.)
2.71.
At the beginning of a legend or standing alone, Figure preceding the identifying number or letter is set in caps and small caps and is not abbreviated.
Figure 5, not Fig. 5Figure A, not Fig. A2.72.
If a chart carries both a legend and footnotes, the legend is placed above the chart.
2.73.
Letter symbols used in legends for illustrations are set in lowercase italic without periods.
Proofreading
2.74.
All special instructions, layouts, and style sheets must be included with the first installment of each job.
