Define tabulation formatting and tabulation usage in the sentence structure guidelines.
CONTROL ID 06128
CONTROL TYPE Establish/Maintain Documentation
CLASSIFICATION Preventive
SUPPORTING AND SUPPORTED CONTROLS
This Control directly supports the implied Control(s):
Structure the language of compliance documents., CC ID: 06098
This Control has the following implementation support Control(s):
Define a list tabulation style in the sentence structure guidelines., CC ID: 06129
Define a sentence tabulation style in the sentence structure guidelines., CC ID: 06130
SELECTED AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS COMPLIED WITH
The purpose of tabulation is to break down the elements of a sentence into readily identifiable componentsas an aid to understanding. Break a sentence into its parts and present them in tabular form only if thismakes the meaning substantially clearer. There are two basic types of tabulation, listing… (Ch 2.C(17), Form and Style Manual for Legislative Measures, Sep 23, 1999)
Outlining involves organizing language into units to clarify the relationship between provisions and make the language easier to understand. Outline text that contains provisions that include subordinate, related clauses or ideas. (Part III Ch 1 ยง 5, Maine Legislative Drafting Manual, 1st Edition)