Indexing software

Indexing software are computer software programs in form of application which help to build a book index.[1][2]

Features

There are several methodologies for indexing:[1]

  • Embedded indexing includes the index headings in the midst of the text itself, but surrounded by codes so that they are not normally displayed. A usable index is then generated automatically from the embedded text using the position of the embedded headings to determine the locators. Thus, when the pagination is changed the index can be regenerated with the new locators.
  • Tagging allow indexing codes to be embedded in the text after the indexing is complete. The indexer inserts numbered dummy tags in the files, and then builds the index separately
  • Many word processors and desktop publishing software have integrated automated indexing functions. These tools build a concordance or word lists from processed files. They have often limited usage.
gollark: I don't like carrying multiple things so I prefer more integrated things when they exist.
gollark: (This is about 100GB)
gollark: I don't need that much storage, but it saddens me that I cannot at least in theory conveniently load a complete copy of Wikipedia up to carry around.
gollark: Internal antennas or something, I assume.
gollark: Signals are strong enough you can receive them on basically anything, apparently.

See also

References
  1. "Software". asindexing.org. The American Society for Indexing. Retrieved 2017-01-07.
  2. "Equipment, technology and software". indexers.org.uk. Society of Indexers. Retrieved 2019-07-10.


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