What are the requirements for blank spaces and rolling poles on a Megillah?

PurimMegillah Laws

Synopsis

A Megillah must have a blank area at the beginning and a pole at the end for rolling. A minority opinion requires crowns on the letters; the majority and Ashkenazi practice omit the ending pole.

Early Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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