Basics of Transcription

Text is always entered in Unicode format (coding in UTF-8) in accordance with the Unicode standard valid at the time of entry. If possible, the characters are mapped with regard to their semantics.

Modifications of the lexical material are generally avoided, e. g. with regard to the spelling of proper names. Printing errors are also accepted (for information on the procedure for printing error annotation, see the corresponding chapter in the DTA basic format).

For information on the treatment of illegible or difficult to decipher characters, see the corresponding chapter in the DTA basic format.

Exceptions and deviations are discussed in detail in this document.