Thumb index

A thumb index, also handle registers or handle hole registers with books at the leading edge ( front section) are mounted step- punched cutouts.

A thumb index is used mostly in reference books, but also in eg address books to find the desired location faster. The half- round or square handle sites may be covered with register signs made ​​of paper, cloth or leather, are printed on the letters or numbers. Due to the prefabricated, punched handle bar is reached by " a handle " to the right place.

The thumb index is not to be confused with the hand brand.