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Unit 3: Text Formatting
<PERSON> Element Notes
The <PERSON> element is used around names of people mentioned in a document. It is typically
displayed, just like normal text, but is used by automatic indexers.
Example:
<BODY>
<PERSON>Jane Doe</PERSON>, former President of United Corporation, was born in Hot
Springs, Arizona.
</BODY>
…..is rendered similar to…..
<ABBREV> Element
The <ABBREV> element defines an abbreviation. It is typically displayed just like normal text,
but is used by automatic indexers.
Example:
<BODY>
There are a number of Latin abbreviations, which are sometimes used, in English texts. Here are
the commonest ones with their English equivalents:
<ABBREV>e.g.</ABBREV>for example
<ABBREV>cf.</ABBREV>compare
<ABBREV>i.e.</ABBREV>in other words
<ABBREV>v.</ABBREV>consult
<ABBREV>viz.</ABBREV>namely
<ABBREV>etc.</ABBREV>and so forth
<ABBREV>sc.</ABBREV>which means
<ABBREV>et al.</ABBREV>and other people
<ABBREV>ca.</ABBREV>approximately
</BODY>
…..is rendered similar to…..
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