Report format

A report format (hereinafter, the Format) is the form of a report presentation. The Format is a conditional part of report's front matter; the Format is included when the original is created in digital format. When the Format is included, it functions as a part of report's administrative metadata.

Description

The ANSI/NISO Scientific and Technical Reports standard details,

Reports produced in digital format should provide easily-accessible metadata describing the programs used in producing the report. Creators of reports should also consider the original and on-going accessibility of items requiring unique or specialized hardware or software not normally used by their primary audience.