[bksvol-discuss] Re: bksvol-discuss Digest V11 #116
- From: "Martha Rafter" <mlhr@xxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 23 May 2014 19:07:14 -0400
Oh, Sue,
Thanks for this. Now I’ll happily remove the spaces I put in the book I was
working on last week. Thanks!
Marty
From: Sue Stevens
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 4:53 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: bksvol-discuss Digest V11 #116
I have been seeing many instances where elipses are translated correctly in
.brf files. These instances occur when there is no space between a preceding
word and the slipsis.
Sue S.
From: Madeleine Linares
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 3:28 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: bksvol-discuss Digest V11 #116
Hi all,
Here is the latest of what I have so far:
a. Ellipses
i. These
can be written as three periods in a row OR as the ellipsis character. Both are
recognized
ii. The
ellipsis should have no space before it and the word preceding it, and one
space after before the next word
1. Example: The ellipsis rule can be confusing… but hopefully these
instructions help!
iii. If there
is a period after the ellipsis in the text, add the period directly after the
three dots. There should be four dots in a row, a space, and then the beginning
of the next sentence. DO NOT add a period after an ellipsis if the original
text hasn’t added one
1. Example: Hopefully we can clarify this ellipsis rule enough…. I think
these instructions might help!
iv. Please note
that at this time (5/15/14) ellipses are not being converted into BRF correctly
at all and we are working to fix this. While one solution can be to add spaces
between the dots in the ellipsis, this causes problems when it is read aloud in
other readers so it isn’t a solution
b. Em-Dashes
i.
Em-dashes can be EITHER the em-dash character or two dashes. Both will convert
to two dashes
ii. Make sure
that there is EITHER one space on either side of the dash(es) or no spaces on
either side. Make sure this is consistent throughout the text
c. Dashes (simple)
i. Do not
put a space before or after the dash because if you do, some readers will read
out the word after the dash letter by letter
d. Quotation Marks
i. Single
(straight, opening, or closing) are converted to straight quotation marks
ii. Double
(straight, opening, or closing) are converted to straight quotation marks
iii. Use
whichever version the print copy uses, but both will be recognized
Judy already posted information about footnotes. We will be testing the issue
of putting a space between a superscript number and a word, so I will share
that clarification when I know.
Best,
Madeleine Linares
Volunteer Coordinator
Bookshare, a Benetech Initiative
650-644-3459
volunteer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jack Teeter
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 7:04 AM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: bksvol-discuss Digest V11 #116
How about some concrete examples?
Seems there are changes to:
1. elipses
2. quotes
3. em dashes
4. footnotes
Please provide a sample page that presents a clear example of each. In the case
where more than one solution is acceptable give only the preferred solution --
I can adapt if I can see exactly what I need to do to comply.
Regards,
Jack Teeter
Brighton, IL
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