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Foreword i
Introduction i
1 Scope (mandatory) 1
2 Normative references (mandatory) 1
3 Terms and definitions (mandatory) 1
4 Clause title autonumber 1
5 Clause title 1
5.1 Subclause autonumber 1
5.1.1 Subclause autonumber 1
6 Clause title 1
Annex A (informative)
Bibliography 1
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Introduction Type text.
1 Scope (mandatory)
Type text.
2 Normative references (mandatory)
Two options of text (remove the inappropriate option).
- The normative references shall be introduced by the following wording.
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO ##### #, General title — Part #: Title of part
ISO ##### ##:20##, General title — Part ##: Title of part
- If no references exist, include the following phrase below the clause title: There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions (mandatory)
Four options of text (remove the inappropriate options).
- If all the specific terms and definitions are provided in Clause 3, use the following introductory text:
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
- If reference is given to an external document, use the following introductory text:
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in [external document reference xxx] apply.
- If terms and definitions are provided in Clause 3, in addition to a reference to an external document, use the following introductory text:
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in [external document reference xxx] and the following apply.
- If there are no terms and definitions provided, use the following introductory text:
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
The list below is always included after each option:
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3.1
term
text of the definition
Note 1 to entry: Text of the note.
[SOURCE: …]
3.2
term
text of the definition
4 Clause title
Type text.
5 Clause title
Type text.
Use subclauses if required e.g. 5.1 or 5.1.1. For example:
5.1 Subclause
5.1.1 Subclause
6 Clause title
Example of codes:
(informative)
Annex title e.g. Example of a figure and a table
A.1 Clause title autonumber
Use subclauses if required e.g. A.1.1 or A.1.1.1. For example:
A.1.1 Subclause autonumber
A.1.1.1 Subclause autonumber
Type text.
Dimensions in millimetres
[1] ISO ##### #, General title — Part #: Title of part
[2] ISO ##### ##:20##, General title — Part ##: Title of part