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We maintain an equipment exchange web-site that's growing rapidly, http://www.equex.com , and are looking for better ways of presenting tables
of technical specifications. Is there a standard, or good 'Elements of
Writing Style' guide for this kind of content?
Some of the particular questions we have pertain to standard formats for
abbreviations of proper names and company names, quality abbreviations (e.g.
very good, poor, etc.) and abbreviations for physical dimensions (e.g. foot,
pound, kilo, nanometer, etc.).
All leads will be appreciated, and thanks in advance for your help.
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