Summary of how to present cross-references

Summary of how to present cross-references

Type Format Print Online (PDF or HTML)

Numbered element in book/report

Maximal capitals, roman

Refer to Chapter 6 …

Refer to Chapter 6

Details of the method are presented in Appendix A.

Details of the method are presented in Appendix A.

Unnumbered element in book/report

Minimal capitals, roman

Print: single quote marks

Online: no quote marks

Further information is available in the chapter ‘Structuring documents for readers’. 

Further information is available in the chapter Structuring documents for readers.

See ‘Discussion and conclusion’.

See Discussion and conclusion.

Page number

Minimal capitals

Online: link first number in range

page 19

pages 57–64

page 19

pages 57–64

Footnote, endnote

Superscript numbers separated by commas (no space)

Online: no range (write each number)

Buffel grass is only listed as a weed in South Australia.4,5

Buffel grass is only listed as a weed in South Australia.4,5

Buffel grass is toxic to horses.4-6,9

Buffel grass is toxic to horses.4,5,6,9

Index entries

Expression italic, index heading as presented in index

alien species see invasive species

alien species see invasive species

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