> 70-75 characters is the standard; most of the world uses it. IMHO, 64 is
> just too small... especially when you use a "legal" notation style for
> your FAQ like I do.
The standard for hard-copy manuscripts submitted to editors
is 60 characters. (The typeface is usually Courier 10 cpi,
so the line is six inches long.) I fail to see why 64
characters should be too short for the screen, if 60 is the
standard among publishing professionals.
Most of the world may use over 70, but most of the world
does not follow professional guidelines. FAQ writers are not
most of the world.
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Vicki Richman vicric@panix.com National Writers Union
Harlem, New York PGP 2.6 UAW Local 1981, AFL/CIO
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