System and method for formatting, proofreading and annotating information to be printed in directories

摘要

A method and apparatus for formatting and annotating a directory data file is provided. The directory data file is formatted into an electronic file or files in order to permit a user to easily search and review the pages and/or items of interest to the user. In addition, the user reviewing the pages and/or items may provide comments or other instructions regarding corrections to be made to specific pages or entries on pages within the directory. Files formatted according to the invention may be accessed locally or remotely on a variety of different media.