Specific Rules #4 for Title (required) for Parts of Books Vancouver Style: No title appears

Occasionally a part does not have a formal title, only a legend (explanatory text) for the table, figure, appendix, or other part. When this occurs:

Create a title from the first few words of the text. Use enough words to make the constructed title meaningful.

Place the created title in square brackets.

Table, [Waist-hip ratio ranges and the sample sizes for women aged 40 to 59]; p. 72.

Appendix, [Excerpts from "Prescription Pain Medications: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for Health Care Professionals"]; p. 296-301.

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General Rules for Title (required) for Parts of Books Vancouver Style

Specific Rules #1 for Title (required) for Parts of Books Vancouver Style: Titles for parts not in English

Specific Rules #2 for Title (required) for Parts of Books Vancouver Style: Titles for parts in more than one language

Specific Rules #3 for Title (required) for Parts of Books Vancouver Style: Titles for parts containing a Greek letter, chemical formula, or another special character

Specific Rules #4 for Title (required) for Parts of Books Vancouver Style: No title appears

Examples for Title (required) for Parts of Books Vancouver Style