Data formats¶
Different types of numeric and linguistic data are represented using data formats.
- Date and time values may be formatted to depict ranges, time zones, abbreviations, and more, as appropriate to the context.
- Data redaction and truncation guidelines describe how to represent truncated numbers and disguise sensitive data.
Formats represented¶
- Time
- Month, day, year
- Approximating time
- Absolute time
- Time zones
- Abbreviations
- Rounded numbers
Date & time¶
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- Date and time
- Time and date ranges
- Time zones
- Date and time modifications by context
- Abbreviations
Talking about date and time¶
Display date and time information as people normally speak to each other, when space is available.
- Refer to yesterday or tomorrow in those terms.
- If the day is in the upcoming week, display the day of the week (such as Tuesday).
- Describe a time of day in other ways that promote understanding, such as, “Store open 9:00 AM–Midnight” or “Reminder for tomorrow afternoon”.
Data redaction and truncation¶
Redacting numbers¶
Midline ellipses [• • •] are bulleted characters that partially hide sensitive data. They indicate when a number, such as a credit card or Social Security number, is not entirely visible.
When to use 3 ellipses¶
To redact most numbers, like Social Security numbers, use three midline ellipses [• • •].
You may use this format across typefaces and platforms:
- Place two regular spaces before the first midline ellipse.
- Then add a thin space between each midline ellipse and after the final one./li>
- Or, use the Unicode string instead: U0020,U0020,U2022,U2006,U2022,U2006,U2022,U2006
When to use 4 ellipses¶
Credit and debit card data must be redacted using four midline ellipses [• • • •].
Redacting Letters:¶
Baseline ellipses [...] represent letters, words, or phrases that aren’t shown. They also represent when a name or email address is only partially visible.
Usage¶
Type the ellipses as three periods in a row (or Unicode character U2026) after the last letter shown.