Character position definition and scope:

A one-character alphabetic code indicates whether the cartographic item is in one color or multicolored.  A fill character ( | ) is used when no attempt has been made to code this position.

Record requirements for National-level and Minimal-level records:  Optional.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

Code:

Description:

a

One color

c

Multicolored

|

No attempt to code

Content designator history:

Code b (Multicolored) is obsolete.  Prior to 1982, multicolored was identified by code b.

To return, select:

007:  Map

007  Physical Description Fixed Field