What does the ff mean in the index?

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The abbreviation "ff" in the index of Dummit & Foote indicates "following pages," signifying that the referenced topic extends beyond the specified page number. For example, "Gaussian integers, 229ff." means that the discussion on Gaussian integers begins on page 229 and continues onto subsequent pages. This notation is commonly used in academic texts to guide readers to related content that spans multiple pages.

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What does the "ff" mean in the index?

I am browsing the index in Dummit & Foote and I notice that a lot of the page numbers have ff. after them. What does this mean?

For instance,

"Gaussian integers, 229ff., 271, 278, 289ff., 377"
 
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A reference such as 229ff. usually means: Page 229 and following pages. (The topic is mentioned over several pages, not just one.)
 
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