Appendix 6: Pen Standards

The Pen Standards of the Interdimensional Union of Bureaucrats are the guiding principles for all forms of pen-based communication. These standards ensure that the written word is always clear, concise, and aesthetically pleasing.

Section 1: Font Sizes

For all official documents, the font size shall be between 12 and 14 points. Any font smaller than 12 points shall be considered a font-astrophe.

Section 1.1: Font Sizes for Specific Purposes Section 1.2: Font Styles for Maximum Impact

Section 2: Line Spacing

Line spacing shall be consistent throughout all documents. Double spacing is only allowed for quotes longer than 4 lines.

Section 2.1: Single Spacing for Efficiency Section 2.2: Double Spacing for Quotes

Section 3: Margins and Indentation

Margins shall be no less than 1 inch on all sides. Indentation shall be used for all paragraphs longer than 3 sentences.

Section 3.1: Margins for Sanity Section 3.2: Indentation for Clarity

Section 4: Colors and Contrast

Background colors shall be a minimum of 50% contrast with the text color. No more than 2 colors shall be used in a single document.

Section 4.1: Colors for the Blind Section 4.2: Color Contrasts for the Visually Challenged

Section 5: Signatures and Stampers

A minimum of 3 stamps shall be used on all official documents. Signatures shall be written in at least 2 colors.

Section 5.1: Signatures for the Discerning Section 5.2: Stamping for the Enthusiastic

And that's it. You've reached the end of this exhaustive guide to Pen Standards. Now go forth and create documents that will make the world a more beautiful and confusing place.

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