2.4.2Many braille signs have more than one meaning. |
2.4.3The reader determines the meaning of a braille sign in several ways:
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2.4.4Use an indicator to establish the mode which determines the meaning of the braille signs which follow.
Note: The list below gives the basic indicators and the modes which they set. It does not include indicators for extended modes (e.g. grade 1 word indicator and grade 1 passage indicator), indicators for variations (e.g. bold arrow indicator), subsidiary indicators (e.g. superposition indicator used in shape mode) or terminators. |
2.4.5Use an indicator to change an aspect of the text which follows.
Note: The list below gives the basic indicators of this type. |
2.4.6The list below gives other indicators. |
2.4.7A mode established by a UEB indicator may not extend through a switch to another braille code. |
2.5.1The use of contractions is disallowed by certain rules. These include:
• Part 14, Shape Symbols and Composite Symbols - no contractions in the description of a transcriber-defined shape. • Part 16, Chemistry - no contractions in letters representing chemical elements. • Part 17, Computer Notation - no contractions in a displayed computer program. |
2.5.2Uncontracted (grade 1) braille is different from grade 1 mode. |
2.5.3Grade 1 mode exists only when introduced by a grade 1 indicator or by a numeric indicator. |
2.5.4Uncontracted (grade 1) braille is a transcription option which may be selected for any number of reasons, including:
Note: Braille authorities and production agencies may establish policies for the guidance of transcribers in the use of uncontracted (grade 1) braille. |