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Non-biblical USFMs (1.2.5)

In this video, we will learn about how to mark non-Biblical text. Translators often include extra text in their Bible translations to introduce a book, indicate the start of a different topic in an epistle, indicate the start of a different topic in an epistle, or a different event in narrative, etc.

Section headers​

\s1 (\s), \s2, \s3 \s4

  1. Place the cursor where you want to add a section heading here.
  2. Press ENTER
  3. Type s
    • The section header markers are now listed.
  4. To match the heading above, type 1 and then press ENTER to confirm.
    • The marker is displayed in the middle of the window ready for me to enter the heading.

Book introductions​

The ordinary paragraph marker should not be used in the introduction to a book.

  1. Place the cursor where you want to add the introduction.
  2. Press ENTER
  3. Type i
    • The introduction markers are now listed.
  4. Choose the appropriate marker.