F0:Section Selector List

Updated: 2012-10-20

Overview
Section Grouping Selectors
Named Frontmatter Sections
LIst-of Sections
Named Body Sections-Separators
Named Body Sections
Named Backmatter Sections
Named Specials Sections

Overview

This is the master list of IGP:FoundationXHTML (FX) Foundation named sections. It contains definitions and usage guidelines for all the standard FX Section Selectors in the F0 classification group.

This is not the complete list for all genres and document types.

It is complete for trade, academic, reference and the primary genres poetry and drama.

The list is organized alphabetically within section groups

Section Grouping Selectors

.backmatter-rw

A grouping selector for all sections that are classified and grouped into the document as backmatter. Backmatter sections must be grouped together after body-rw.

A grouping selector for all sections that are classified and grouped into the document body. If frontmatter-rw sections exist they must be before body-rw. If backmatter-rw sections exist they must be after body-rw. body-rw can contain specials-rw sections.

.cover-rw

A grouping selector for all sections that are classified and grouped as covers for various formats or uses.

.frontmatter-rw

A grouping selector for all sections that are classified and grouped into the document frontmatter. Frontmatter sections must always be placed immediately before body-rw sections.

.metadata-rw

A grouping selector for all sections that are classified as metadata only and are supplemental information to the document and not specifically a part of the content. If they exist metadata-rw sections must be the first in the document without exception.

.processor-rw

A grouping selector for all sections that are classified as used for processing instructions only. They are supplemental information to the document to instruct a processor in the creation of a specific format. If they exist processor-rw sections must be the last in the document without exception.

.specials-rw

A grouping selector for all sections that are not classified as dedicated to frontmatter, body, backmatter or covers. This covers custom and special sections for promotions. specials-rw sections can be placed at any position in a document except not before or in metadata-rw nor after or in processor-rw sections..

Named Frontmatter Sections

.Acknowledgements-rw

A section where the author/editor thanks organizations or people who have contributed or been helpful to the completion of the book. The Acknowledgements might follow the Dedication, the Table of Contents or even appear in the backmatter, depending on the publisher’s preference.

This can optionally contain a list-acknowledgements-rw or multiple list-acknowledgements-rw inside an acknowledgements-lists-rw isolation container if the number of acknowledgement items is large or complex.

.BookTitlePage-rw

A section containing the book title and the names of the author(s), contributor(s) and the publisher imprint. Only use this section for document genres that are books. See .DocTitlePage-rw

.Copyright-rw

A section with various registration information : the copyright notice, the ISBN (the International Standard Book Number) and printing numbers, the publisher’s address, the year the book was published, and the US Library of Congress Catalogue or other locale catalogue information.

.Dedication-rw

An optional section that allows the author to dedicate the book to someone or something. Also available as an FX block .dedication-rw that can be used anywhere in the content.

.DocTitlePage-rw

A section containing the document title, author and other controlling information required in documentation such as date, version, etc. Do not use this for document genre books. See also .BookTitlePage-rw

.Epigraph-rw

A phrase, quotation or poem that sets the tone for a book. Epigraph-rw is also available as a stand-alone block that can be used for example in Part and Chapter title blocks.

.Foreword-rw

A special kind of introduction that offers supportive information relevant to the book, the Foreword is written by someone other than the book’s author.

.Frontispiece-rw

A section, usually opposite the title page containing an image illustrating, or of relevance to the work.

.HalfTitle-rw

A section that contains only the book title and no other content.

.Introduction-rw

A section where the author, invited contributor or editor gives the reader more details about the book in this optional section. Introduction may be in frontmatter or the body depending on the type of book and type of information being provided.

.Performance-rw

GENRE: Drama. Specific information about the cast, crew and other information about a specific performance of a dramatic work.

.Programme-rw

GENRE: Drama. The published programme contents related to a specific performance of a dramatic work. Take note of the UK English spelling.

LIst-of Sections

FX contains a number of "list-of" sections. Many ListOfSections are used alternatively in frontmatter and backmatter. They must be used with the correct section-group selector at all times. Eg: if a list of abbreviations is in the frontmatter it must have frontmatter-rw ListofAbbreviations-rw. If it is used in the backmatter it must have backmatter-rw ListOfAbbreviations-rw.

Lists-of can be placed in named sections, or in independent container blocks that can be placed anywhere in the document. When used list-of sections or container blocks are processing targets for the automatic generation of the list-of contents for all formats.

.CastList-rw

GENRE: Drama. A section listing the cast by real name and character roles performed in a list-cast-rw. It can also contain the names and roles of production crew which are in a list-crew-rw. This applies to a specific performance of a dramatic work.

.ClosingCredits-rw

GENRE: Drama.Credits of a dramatic work, typically a screen play, that appear after the performance. The details are listed in a list-cast-rw and list-crew-rw named lists. Note the internal structures of this section can be custom if required for a special work.

.ListOfAbbreviations-rw

A section that alphabetically lists all the abbreviations appearing in the work. If abbreviations have been defined and tagged in the document they can be processed to this section.

.ListOfCharacters-rw

GENRE: Drama. A section that lists centrally all the Characters appearing in a dramatic work. Also called Dramatic Personae in older scripts.

.ListOfDrawings-rw

An optional section that lists centrally all the numbered drawings appearing in the work. This is a processor target.

.ListOfEquations-rw

An optional section that lists centrally all the numbered equations appearing in the work. This is a processor target.

.ListOfIllustrations-rw

An optional section that lists centrally all the numbered illustrations appearing in the work. This is a processor target.

.ListOfFigures-rw

An optional section that lists centrally all the numbered figures appearing in the work. This is a processor target.

.ListOfMaps-rw

An optional section that lists centrally all the numbered maps appearing in the work. This is a processor target.

.ListOfMedia-rw

An optional section that lists centrally all the numbered Media items (audio and video) appearing in the work. This is a processor target. It is valid for a media rich e-book and less valid for a print book.

.ListOfPlates-rw

An optional section that lists centrally all the numbered plates or inserted images appearing in the work. This is a processor target. Note the UK term "plates" is generally called "inserts" in the US.

.ListOfTables-rw

An optional section that lists centrally all the numbered tables appearing in the work. This is a processor target.

.Preface-rw

Written by the book’s author, the Preface contains important information relating to the book topic, but outside of the book’s contents. This can also be termed author-note.

.Prologue-rw

An opening to a story that establishes the setting and gives background details, often some earlier story that ties into the main one, and other miscellaneous information.

.SeriesTitle-rw

Used to list any previous book titles that are in a relevant or associated book series.

.TitleCredits-rw

GENRE: Drama. Credits of a dramatic work, typically a screen play that appear before the performance.

.TableOfContents-rw

The Table of Contents lists the individual part, chapters and the other elements found in the book. Print has the page number where each begins. Digital links to the section ID. It’s more typically found in print nonfiction books than in fiction. E-books can have TOC auto generated for navigation. Also abbreviated as TOC.

Named Body Sections-Separators

An FX document is a linear "stack" of sections. It does not allow the nesting of section content. If nesting is required for a format or package content it can be processed for that requirement.

.Alpha-rw

A section divider for a work that orders sections alphabetically such as an encyclopedia or dictionary. A processor can understand that all items in an Alpha section contain an single alphabetical letter list.

.Part-rw

Standard book organizational primary section divider. Used to divide Chapters into groups.

.Unit-rw

Textbook organizational primary section divider. Used to divide books into Chapters, Lessons or other structures.

.Volume-rw

A section divider that marks all following content as belonging to a specific volume within a series, set or collection of documents.

Named Body Sections

.Act-rw

GENRE: Drama. A major division in a dramatic work, primarily stage-drama.

.Article-rw

GENRES: Journal, Magazine, Document. A section in a document, magazine or academic journal.

.Chapter-rw

Standard book chapter.

.ChapterRunOn-rw

A section that allows long chapters to be managed across multiple section fragments for editing, processing and packaging.

.Division-rw

An abstract division for business style documents to allow them to be separated into various components.

.Drama-rw

GENRE: Drama. A section in a stage dramatic work

.DramaRadio-rw

GENRE: Drama. A section in a radio play

.DramaScreen-rw

GENRE: Drama. A section in a screen-play

.Entracte-rw

GENRE: Drama. A pause between two parts of a stage production, synonymous to an intermission.

.Epilogue-rw

A section at the end of a book of literature or drama usually used to bring closure to the narrative.

.Lesson-rw

Textbook or training manual lesson. Generally a section addressing a single set of learning targets.

.LessonPart-rw

Sub-component of a lesson where structure is advantageously broken into separate FX sections for presentation and processing.

.LessonRunOn-rw

An extension section that allows lessons to be split into smaller parts for interactive presentation but can be created as a single continuous PDF for print.

.Other-rw

Used as a section place-holder where there is no precise semantic fit for a section. Should be used sparingly. However the recommendation is to use other rather than misuse semantic section values.

.Poem-rw

GENRE: Poetry. A section that denotes a poetry work that starts on an individual section.

.PoemRunOn-rw

GENRE: Poetry. A section to indicate a poem is continuing into a new section. Required for long or epic works.

.Prologue-rw

A section that opens a story and establishes the setting, gives background details and other miscellaneous information.

.Recipe-rw

GENRE: Food. A section where a book or document lists recipes in separate sections. This is useful for fast remixing. recipe-rw is also available as a block for books with dense recipe structures.

.Scene-rw

GENRE: Drama. A minor section in a stage drama or screen play. Note that the use of a Scene-rw section is rare and scene-rw breaks are more typically used, especially in DramaScreen-rw where scenes represent camera shots.

.Section-rw

A general section used for documents that do not have specific named sections such as business documents and websites.

.Topic-rw

A section which contains stand-alone content for documents such as instruction manuals. The concept of a topic is that it is a self-contained section.

.TopicRunOn-rw

An extension section that allows a topic to be divided across multiple sections for interactive, editing or processor issues.

Named Backmatter Sections

.Acknowledgements-rw

A section that acknowledges those who contributed to the creation of the book. This can also be located in frontmatter.

.Afterword-rw

Any additional information for the reader to know after having read the book goes here.

For example, a nonfiction crime book might include an update about how the victims are doing or the result of an appeal.

.Appendix-rw

Nonfiction books may have one or more appendices listing or explaining resources relating to the book subject.

.Bibliography-rw

Decremented in favour of References-rw. Bibliography is a formal list of books that influenced this one. Today this can include internet references, rich media references and more so the term bibliography has been removed.

.Chronology-rw

A section that lists chronological events in a date-item structure. This is also available as a named list block.

.Colophon-rw

A list or description of how a book or magazine was produced is its colophon. Not all publications include a colophon but when they do it may contain production materials such as software, hardware, typefaces, and type of paper. Traditionally found at the back of the publication, some modern books place the colophon near the front. Some Web sites provide a colophon describing how the site was produced.