Technical Report Formatting Checklist for Engineers and Consultants
Content matters most, but poor presentation weakens it. This technical report formatting checklist helps you deliver a professional document every time. Need help with technical report formatting? Message Senthil Kumar on WhatsApp: +91-9952749533 Document setup Consistent font and size for body text and headings Standard margins and line spacing Page numbers and a header or footer with the document title A table of contents generated from heading styles Headings and numbering Use built-in heading styles rather than manual bold text. Keep numbering consistent, for example 1, 1.1, 1.1.1, and avoid going deeper than three levels. Figures and tables Caption every item and number them in order Cite each one in the text Keep text inside images readable Align decimals and show units in column headings Equations and units Number important equations, define every symbol, and use consistent SI units unless the client requires otherwise. References and appendices Use one citati...