Minimally, graphic scansion requires only 2 symbols, designating ictic and non-ictic syllables.

The symbol designating a hostile submarine was six thousand yards aft of the carrier, its speed leader pointing toward the carrier and Shiloh, now stationed seven thousand yards ahead of the carrier.

The symbols designating the Backfires changed as the planes switched on their own protective jammers.

The Palmer notation consists of a symbol (┘└ ┐┌) designating in which quadrant the tooth is found and a number indicating the position from the midline.

On the previous night, The Shadow had gone through those slips to see how many bore the mark of Shang Chou, the symbol designating those who were to participate in coming crime.

The Palmer notation uses a number in conjunction with a symbol designating in which quadrant the tooth is found.