Vormikäsiraamatuid

Vormikäsiraamatuid are manuals that set out rules and conventions for how a text should be presented. They cover the formatting and visual presentation of documents, including layout, typography, and the organization of elements such as headings, captions, tables, and figures, as well as the preparation of manuscripts for publication or submission.

These manuals typically compile guidelines on page layout (margins, column structure, line spacing), font choices and sizes, numbering systems, and the treatment of headings and lists. They also address the presentation of references and bibliographies, punctuation and capitalization conventions, abbreviations, and the handling of figures, tables, and captions. In addition, vormikäsiraamatuid may include standards for metadata, file formats, and accessibility requirements, reflecting modern publishing and digital production practices.

Vormikäsiraamatuid are used by authors, editors, publishers, educational institutions, and libraries to ensure consistency and professional quality across documents. They can be publisher-specific (house style), institution-wide, or intended as general guidance for academic writing and professional communication. While related to language style guides, vormikäsiraamatuid focus more on format and presentation rather than linguistic correctness alone.

In practice, users consult these manuals to prepare manuscripts for submission, to format publications for print or digital release, and to align with institutional or journal requirements. The existence of multiple guides reflects diverse publishing traditions and evolving standards in typography, digital formatting, and accessibility.