In the following pages is a short annotated sample compuscript (Sample A) in input and output form. The various parts of the compuscript are explained as well as the associated galley formatting commands (macros). The input follows the output.
The REVTEX galley macro package produces single-column galleys (sometimes double-column width for long equations, wide figures, and tables). The galleys are sent to the art department where the output and figures are combined in a two-column format onto camera-ready boards that are then sent to the printer.
Please review the various sections of the output and compare to the input.
For a more comprehensive example of compuscript input, see Sample Compuscript B (galley format and preprint format).