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Indexes - Format Category
Use the properties in the Format category to define the appearance of indexes generated by an index definition object.
Page or reference number position - Indicates the display style to be used for the page or reference numbers in the index entries. If you set the value of this field to Right aligned, the next three options in the Page or Reference Numbers section are activated.
Minimum space or leaders between entry and page number - Sets the minimum length of the entry fill area, i.e. the space between the index entry text and the page or reference number. See the note at the end of this description for input options.
Leader dots - If checked, leader dots fill the space between the index text and the page or reference number. If deselected, the entry fill area is blank.
Spacing - Sets the amount of space between individual leader dots. See the note at the end of this description for input options.
Display character headings - Check the option to display character headings in the index. Defines the display of the initial letter headings in the index, e.g. “A”, providing titles for the groups of index entries where they are sorted by their initial letter.
Alignment - Select an option by which to align the heading character in relation to the index area.
Bold - Check the box to display the character heading in bold text.
Italic - Check the box to display the character heading in italic text.
All caps - Check the box to display the character heading as capital letters, regardless of whether the first letter of the index entry is capitalized.
Arbortext Editor preview - Provides a dynamic graphical representation of the index format settings, as they will appear in Arbortext Editor output.
Print/PDF Preview - Provides a dynamic graphical representation of the index format settings, as they will appear in Print/PDF output.
Refer toModifying the Appearance of an Index for further information on index formatting.