[libreoffice-users] Re: Master document and styles.
On Wed, Jan 31, 2024, 6:03 PM Michael Tiernan wrote: > > 1) I'm going to (next time I try this) start by duplicating any style I > want to use and prefix it with my project name so I can keep them easier to > identify. > Now that I understand it better I'll answer the two questions I got in the mail. If one of my styles uses a predefined style like default paragraph text and someone else changes that they won't know that it affects the rest of the document so if I use a prefixed name cut off any connection to the other formats. So, yes I use a prefix with my styles and I tried to separate the "inherit from thing and chain them to each other as best I can. I have a template for each chapter/topic and I am trying to load changes in styles into that and then I can propagate that across the sections. It's ugly but the best I cand with my limited experience. (It also allows me to document the procedure for updating the manual for those less versed in it.) > -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: users+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/users/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-users] Re: Master document and styles.
Okay, here's what I've "figured out so far." Based on some *very* limited knowledge. Just from my point of view. 1) I'm going to (next time I try this) start by duplicating any style I want to use and prefix it with my project name so I can keep them easier to identify. (I don't have to go through the "did I modify that style" for my project if I do that.) 2) My current mess was/is caused by not being clear on where the "authority" of the styles resides. So, I'll keep a page template (an .odt file) and *NEVER* modify the styles pages in the book. I have to modify the master template then import it to my current document. Once I like it, then import it into each separate part of the book. Each import using the "overwrite" option. 3) The very first thing I'll duplicate is the default settings when I open the blank page. I will reiterate the desire, should it become an option, I want to "export" a/some/all of the styles as a separate file, maybe a json, etc. where I can then manage only the settings I care about. Thanks for everyone's time and help! -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: users+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/users/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
