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SW-846 Method Style Guide

This style guide is for use by developers of new methods for SW-846 and editors of existing SW-846 methods.  Its use will help assure consistent method format and minimize editorial errors during the development and maintenance of SW-846. The guidelines will also help assure high quality conversions to PDFs during method preparation for electronic distribution.

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