TEI Conventions

TEI conventions are standardized rules used to encode and represent cultural, historical, or literary texts in a digital format. They provide a structured way to mark up document features like chapters, paragraphs, names, dates, and special formatting, making texts easier to analyze, search, and preserve. Think of it as a universal language or set of guidelines that helps computers understand and work with texts in a consistent way, ensuring that original meaning, structure, and details are accurately maintained for research, sharing, and long-term preservation.