Quoting Michel Gagnon: > Finally, if we need to train people to the proper use of word-processing software, I would suggest that emphasis be > given, in order to the following "nasty" habits: > - proper use of spaces and punctuation (hyphen vs n-dash vs m-dash); > - proper use of indents and tabulations (many people still use spaces or default tabs in succession); > - proper use of "space before paragraph" and paragraph-chaining options such as "keep with next paragraph", rather than > paragraph returns in series.
The problem is to define "proper use". This is an elusive attribute with wide national and cultural differences that would be hard -- if not impossible -- to enforce. Rigidly forcing people to adhere to a "proper" usage when they have other customs would be *most* offputting. This also starts to move into the minefield of personal taste: I might prefer one style while you might prefer something quite different. P. P., I think you missed Michel's point. The examples he gave of "proper use" are those formatting features that will make re-formatting easier. If we encourage such "proper use" through the design of the UI, as well as through education, many will be happier with the product. -JimW -- Unsubscribe instructions: Email to discuss+h...@documentfoundation.org Posting guidelines: http://netmeister.org/news/learn2quote.html Archive: http://www.documentfoundation.org/lists/discuss/ *** All posts to this list are publicly archived ***
