Formatting Guidelines in Official Typing Tests
Formatting errors like extra paragraph breaks, missing tab indentations, or double spacebar presses attract unnecessary penalty deductions in exam software.
Formatting Penalty Breakdown
| Formatting Element | Official Standard | Penalty Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Paragraph Break | Press Enter once; indent with 1 Tab (5 spaces) | 0.5 Half Error per missed break |
| Inter-Word Spacing | Single spacebar press after words & commas | Multiple spaces count as extra character errors |
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