While I have learned how to (use and) appreciate the Styles
features, I agree that not everything in every given text
document is prone to being "styled".
Sometimes it's just not worth spending the time required to
define a new Style (or find a suitable one among those already
defined), so it's simpler to change format on the fly. This is,
I believe, where a "Reveal codes" option would be ideal.
Also, from my remote memories of WordPerfect, "Reveal codes" was
necessary (in complex documents) for changes in page format,
orientation, table dimensions, and other document options that
went beyond "simple" word and paragraph formatting.
In general, and from a user's perspective, Styles are one
example of how common users are encouraged (or forced? :-) to
think ("program") and behave like computers. This is not
necessarily the best way to ensure "user satisfaction".
So while I understand that Styles have a place in modern
applications, I would appreciate it if program designers could
make better efforts to grasp the average user's point of view.
This, without limiting my gratitude to OO developers!!
marina
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