Documentation Guidelines - Requirements Engineering and Management for Software Development Projects - page 229

All matter from the standard document that has crucial importance will be
included in the body text itself.

A.2.12 Tables

Tables shall be used to show relationships clearly and wherever tabular

presentation would eliminate repetition.
Each table shall have a caption placed at the top of the table. The caption shall
contain a table number and title. The table number shall consist of the section/
chapter number followed by decimal point and a serial table number within the
section/chapter. Suffixing of table number with alphabets such as A, B shall be
avoided. Correct example—Table 5.2 —URS Template.
Each table shall as a general rule, be placed after the first reference to it and as
near to it as possible, without needlessly breaking into the middle of a paragraph.
However, tables requiring frequent reference from multiple locations of the
document may be given at the end of the document.
In no case shall an entry in any cell be blank. Where the absence of information
is to be indicated, it may be so indicated by writing 'NIL' in the cell. Where the
requirement is not relevant and does not apply, it may be so indicated by writing
'NA' (Not Applicable) in the cell.
In general footnotes to tables shall be avoided. If it is imperative to use foot
notes, they shall be placed immediately below the table. To indicate references to
foot notes, asterisks may be used. In case there are a number of footnotes, super-
scripted numerals in one consecutive series shall be used.
Other aspects to be considered are:

1. Align digits from the right. Use decimals rather than fractions and align
decimal points
2. Do not use ditto marks
3. Symbols such as # and % may be used only in column headings to conserve space
4. Place currency sign, where necessary, in the column heading and with the totals.

A.2.13 Illustrations

Illustrations, such as, line graphs, bar charts, and pie charts shall be used wherever
it is possible to illustrate an idea more clearly, concisely and accurately.

A.2.13.1 Captions for Illustrations

Each illustration shall have a caption, placed at the top of the illustration. The
caption shall contain illustration number and title. The caption shall be prefixed
with word—'Fig.' The illustration number shall consist of the section/chapter