The bitmap formats consist of 1 s and 0 s for the message reception status as success and failure arranged upon the packet number.
The '*.iso' and '*.isx' formats consist of the following by semicolon ';' separated elements: metabolite name, mass-to-charge ratio values, first, second and third set of relative intensity values (from three independent measurements), standard relative intensity values, atom mass, fragment, fixed value and date and time.
The N.B.A.-inspired format consisted of four 18-minute quarters, complete with timeouts and land-, pier- and water-bound coaches shouting instructions and warning when an inconsistent set of waves rolled forth from the glassy water.
The first segment in this format consisted of the isnād ("chain of authority"), which used a variety of verbs to register the type of narrative involved and, most significantly, established the level of the report's veracity by listing the names of transmitters back to the source.
The conference format consisted of lectures as well as small group discussions and question-and-answer sessions.
The new format consisted of two Anglo-Italian semi-finals, which meant the final was not necessarily contested by an English and an Italian team.
The usual format consisted of many sketches between the two, an ongoing filmed serial, a solo character sketch from Barker, Corbett's monologue, a musical number, a special guest, bookended by joke news items, delivered from a desk by the two in the style of newsreaders, before ending with the catchphrase "It's good night from me – and it's good night from him".
The meeting format consisted of two plenary sessions.
