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Chapter 18

Capitalize principal words and quote after each of the following terms: Address, article, book, caption, chapter heading, editorial, essay, heading, headline, motion picture or play (including TV or radio program), paper, poem, report, song, subheading, subject, theme, etc. Also, following the word entitled, except with reference to bill titles which are treated as follows: "A bill (or an act) transferring certain functions of the Price Administrator to the Petroleum Administrator for War," etc.

Figures

Follow the manuscript as to the use of numerals. Dollar amounts in Record manuscript are to be followed.

Figures appearing in manuscript as "20 billion 428 million 125 thousand dollars" should be followed.

Tabular matter and leaderwork

Record tables may be set either one or three columns in width, as follows:

One-column table: 14 picas (168 points).
Three-column table: 43½ picas (522 points). Footnote(s) will be set 43½ picas.
All short footnotes should be run in with 2 ems between each.
Italic

Italic, boldface, caps, or small caps shall not be used for emphasis; nor shall unusual indentions be used. This does not apply to literally reproduced quotations from historical, legal, or official documents. If italic other than restricted herein is desired, the words should be underscored and "Fol. ital." written on each folio. Do not construe this to apply to "Provided," "Provided further," "Ordered," "Resolved," "Be it enacted," etc.

Names of vessels must be set in italic, except in headings, where they will be quoted.

The prayer delivered in either House must be set in 8-point roman. If prefaced or followed by a quotation from the Bible, such quotation must be set in 8-point italic. Extracts from the Bible or other literature contained in the body of the prayer will be set in 8-point roman and quoted.