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* Generally, in my index I include acronyms with a "see _insert
acronym meaning here_" and no page number. The corresponding
entry includes all of the information.
Occasionally, however, the acronym is more important that the
terms for which it stands.
Would it be acceptable to consistently mix my standards?
For example:
Simple Network Management Protocol (see SNMP)
SNMP
xxxxx
yyyyy
zzzzz
_and_
View Builder
xxxxx
yyyyy
zzzzz
VB (see View Builder)
With our customers, the acronym "SNMP" is used more than the terms
for which it stands. The term "View Builder," however, is used more
often than its acronym.
Hmmm.
Any suggestions?
Thanks for the help.
-MacGyver
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